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Leaf Silver var. Kongsbergite (Welting Coll.)
- Glasberg quarry, Nieder-Beerbach, Hesse, Germany
- Small Cabinet, 7.0 x 2.6 x 0.2 cm
- Start Time: 07/05/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 07/12/2012 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A fine leaf silver plate of kongsbergite from an uncommon for the species German locale - the Glasberg Quarry, Nieder-Beerbach, Odenwald, Hesse. Kongsbergite is the s0-called mercurian variety of silver and is relatively uncommon, worldwide. This two-sided piece has variable luster from side to side, silver-metallic to matte gray. Ex J.M. Welting Collection.