Silver, Argentite ex Kay Robertson (old classic!)

Item Description

Lovely 'Figure 8' of wire Silver from the greatest of all Silver localities, Kongsberg! The surface has been altered to Argentite, and that probably to Acanthite, creating a sparkly surface that is even more scintillating in person. This is a highly unusual specimen, overall, and as elegant as these can get for a miniature, in my opinion. Kay Robertson collection, stored in an antique glass bottel that apparently came with the piece from a museum collection. While you cannot say a date for sure, this is typical of styles of silver mined here prior to the mid 1800's. Valued $2500