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Pyromorphite (old - classic locale) ex Wes Parker Coll.
- Wheatley Mine, Phoenixville, Chester Co., Pennsylvania
- Small Cabinet, 7.7 x 5.0 x 3.1 cm
- Start Time: 10/08/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/15/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Two generations of lustrous, light and dark green, pyromorphite barrels to 3 mm richly cover two sides of the sculptural, sturdy gossan matrix on this very rich, old-time specimen from the historic Wheatley Mine. The mine was started in 1851 and closed in the 1860s during the Civil War! Truly old-time material. Scattered bruising is noted, but is a minimal detraction. This remains a very rich and highly representative example of the species and locale. Ex Wes Parker Collection.