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important Manganite (1800s) ex Ydren Coll.
- Ilfeld, Harz Mts., Thuringia, Germany
- Small Cabinet, 9.5 x 7.2 x 5.2 cm
- Start Time: 05/30/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 06/03/2010 6:30:28 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An impressive jackstraw cluster of splendent, striated, jet-black manganite prisms accented with a bit of contrasting, snow-white barite. This historic, old-timer is NOT just a "black rock" by any means. It displays very dramatically and impressively. The crystals reach 3.3 cm. These old pieces came out in about 1886-1888 (per Bancroft's book GEM & CRYSTAL TREASURES). This piece is solid, crystallized manganite ALL AROUND! Superb crystals, good size, and high luster make this an excellent and affordable small cabinet, valued about $2000. Ex John Ydren Collection of Los Angeles, but again this is certainly the classic 1880s material.