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Smithsonite (excellent) Jaime Bird Coll.
- Tsumeb Mine, Tsumeb, Namibia
- Thumbnail, 2.8 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm
- Start Time: 08/13/2011 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 08/18/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Rich honey-brown, sharp, lustrous and translucent, smithsonite rhombs to 1.3 cm comprise this classic, showy and excellent miniature from the famous and now-closed Tsumeb Mine. This old-timer is from the Jaime Bird Collection and comes with a fine pedigree. Jaimes label indicates he purchased this piece from renowned connoisseur and dealer Dave Wilber in June, 1974!