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Marcasite "christmas trees"
- Herne, Ruhr Coal Mining area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Small Cabinet, 9.8 x 7.5 x 5.8 cm
- Start Time: 04/04/2015 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/09/2015 6:35:09 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A striking and sculptural specimen of dense, lustrous, bronzy, marcasite "christmas trees" cascading down matrix from this famous German coal mining district. For such dense coverage, there are only a few bruised and broken crystals in the interior and the periphery wear is certainly acceptable in the context of this showy multi-sided piece. Specimens of this richness and fine crystal quality are uncommon from here. Probably from the Julia Mine. valued $750-1000