Malachite ps. Azurite with Calcite (old classic)

Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
Ex. Frederick Engel
Cabinet, 11.3 x 8.7 x 6.0 cm
Start Time: 01/09/2025 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/16/2025 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Current Bid: $1,800
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Item Description

Classic, old-time, exceptional large combination from the famed, extinct Tsumeb Mine. A fantastic, upright, pristine, 6.0 cm, "sail" of chatoyant Malachite pseudomorphing a tapered Azurite blade dramatically dominates the piece. The "sail" beautifully rests atop a very sculptural combination matrix of more malachite pseudos colorfully accented with contrasting clusters of translucent, cream-colored Calcite rhombohedrons. The remarkable malachite pseudomorph in the front is 5.8 cm long. Ex Frederick Engel Collection. He may have purchased the piece from Hugh A. Ford (H.A.F) in 1955. Ford was a prominent East Coast dealer, who passed away in 1966. Comes with a custom-made and engraved lucite base value at $145 for free. Valued at $4000-5000. This is an outstanding and statuesque malachite after azurite and calcite combination from the world-famous locale!

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$1,800 01/13/2025 9:14:44 pm (CST)
$1,750 01/13/2025 9:14:44 pm (CST)
$1,670 01/10/2025 12:46:44 pm (CST)
$1,620 01/10/2025 12:46:29 pm (CST)
$1,598 01/10/2025 12:46:28 pm (CST)
$1,273 01/10/2025 12:46:12 pm (CST)
$1,223 01/10/2025 12:46:12 pm (CST)
$924 01/10/2025 12:45:54 pm (CST)
$899 01/10/2025 12:45:54 pm (CST)
$579 01/10/2025 10:05:36 am (CST)
$554 01/10/2025 10:05:36 am (CST)
$410 01/10/2025 6:42:38 am (CST)
$400 01/10/2025 6:42:38 am (CST)
$343 01/10/2025 12:17:32 am (CST)
$333 01/10/2025 12:17:31 am (CST)
$232 01/10/2025 12:16:37 am (CST)
$222 01/10/2025 12:16:36 am (CST)
$135 01/09/2025 10:26:58 pm (CST)
$125 01/09/2025 10:26:58 pm (CST)
$110 01/09/2025 10:05:10 pm (CST)
$100 01/09/2025 10:05:10 pm (CST)
$65 01/09/2025 8:20:14 pm (CST)
$55 01/09/2025 8:20:14 pm (CST)
$10 01/09/2025 7:12:38 pm (CST)