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Native Bismuth (Irenee DuPont & Univ. of Delaware)
- Schneeberg District, Erzgebirge, Saxony, Germany
- Cabinet, 10.7 x 6.5 x 4.2 cm
- Start Time: 01/25/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/31/2013 6:31:57 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Native bismuth specimens of this impressive size and quality are RARE from the famous Schneeberg District. Four sides of the massive bismuth matrix host striking, lustrous, "Federwismut" (feather-bismuth) crystals. The long feather on one side is 6.0 cm! They remind me of the exquisite feather silvers from Batopilas. Undoubtably old-time material, here, rarely seen in such massive form. Ex Irenee DuPont and University of Delaware Collections. Highly prized material. Hefty at 732 grams or 1.6 pounds. valued $1500