Manganite (TYPE LOCALITY circa 1880s) ex Hauck

Manganese deposit, Ilfeld, Thuringia, Germany (TL)
Miniature, 5.1 x 4.6 x 2.9 cm
Start Time: 07/29/2021 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 08/05/2021 6:50:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $369

Item Description

Manganite from Ilfeld is one of those great mineral classics that is hard to beat from other locations even after 100 years and more, and the phrase "it's just a black mineral" certainly does not apply! In reality, the luster and form of these prismatic crystals is quite good, and so consistent, that the phrase among collectors is simply, "it's an Ilfeld" at first glance. This small cabinet specimen is a veritable forest of terminated crystals, and their luster is good no matter what the level of light. The largest of the Manganites reach about 1.3 cm, and Ilfeld is the TYPE LOCALITY, to boot, from a famous find of the 1880s as described elsewhere (for example, Gem & Crystal Treasures)! There are some crystals missing, but the number of crystals, and their distribution, creates a very nice aesthetic as the Manganites grow in all different directions. Aesthetic Ilfeld Manganites are notoriously hard to obtain, and are quickly scooped up when they are available. Better in person. Old label included. From the noted historic classics collection of Richard 'Dick' Hauck of New Jersey. Valued $2500-3500 and has a great old 1800s era label

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$369 08/05/2021 6:44:15 pm (CDT)
$359 08/05/2021 6:40:14 pm (CDT)
$349 08/05/2021 6:39:23 pm (CDT)
$339 08/05/2021 6:31:51 pm (CDT)
$329 * 08/05/2021 6:31:42 pm (CDT)
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$319 08/05/2021 6:27:43 pm (CDT)
$309 08/05/2021 6:18:30 pm (CDT)
$299 08/05/2021 6:17:25 pm (CDT)
$295 08/05/2021 6:17:25 pm (CDT)
$285 08/05/2021 6:16:10 pm (CDT)
$275 08/05/2021 6:16:10 pm (CDT)
$265 08/05/2021 6:09:23 pm (CDT)
$255 08/05/2021 4:51:46 pm (CDT)
$245 08/05/2021 4:48:51 pm (CDT)
$241 08/05/2021 4:48:51 pm (CDT)
$231 08/05/2021 4:47:36 pm (CDT)
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$201 08/05/2021 4:47:20 pm (CDT)
$167 08/05/2021 4:14:36 pm (CDT)
$157 08/05/2021 4:14:35 pm (CDT)
$141 08/04/2021 11:10:35 pm (CDT)
$131 08/04/2021 11:10:35 pm (CDT)
$100 07/31/2021 11:00:08 pm (CDT)
$90 07/31/2021 11:00:08 pm (CDT)
$80 07/30/2021 10:34:39 am (CDT)
$70 07/30/2021 10:34:39 am (CDT)
$60 07/29/2021 9:23:33 pm (CDT)
$50 07/29/2021 9:23:33 pm (CDT)
$10 07/29/2021 8:35:54 pm (CDT)
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