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Silver wire with Acanthite (Wes Parker Coll.)
- Uchucchacua Mine, Oyon Province, Lima Department, Peru
- Miniature, 4.5 x 0.6 x 0.6 cm
- Start Time: 05/12/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/19/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A showy and aesthetic curved, curled and twisted silver wire from the famous Uchucchacua Mine of Peru. The wire is nicely accented by pods of earthy acanthite and has a nice patina. Fairly common around 10 years ago, these are now only available in recycled collections. Ex Wes Parker Collection.