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Silver wires with Acanthite
- Hongda Mine, Lingqiu Co., Datong Prefect., Shanxi Prov., China
- Small Cabinet, 7.1 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm
- Start Time: 04/01/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/07/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A fascinating looking wire silver and acanthite specimen from a recent find at the Hongda Mine of China. This piece looks biomorphic or insect-like. The "body" and "tail" are a combination of silver and acanthite. The "head" and "legs" are thin to very stout, silver wires with a nice patina. The silver wire "legs" are aesthetic and dramatic. This piece bears strong resemblance to classic Kongsberg wire silvers. Very fine contemporary material. Valued at $1200-1500 minimal. It is very hefty and robust in person, NOT wispy and fragile as it might look.