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Smithsonite (excellent 'Kelly blue')
- Kelly Mine, Magdalena, Sorroco Co., New Mexico
- Miniature, 5.4 x 2.9 x 2.5 cm
- Start Time: 04/22/2011 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/28/2011 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
CLASSIC, "Kelly blue" smithsonite botryoids cover a bit of silicified limestone matrix on this EXCELLENT fullsized miniature from the famed Kelly Mine of New Mexico. The botryoids have beautiful, shimmering, waxy luster and the photos highlight the gorgeous color saturation and translucence. This is definitely a way above-average Kelly smithsonite. Valued $900. THIS IS THE BEST COLOR, high luster, and thick carving-grade quality one wishes to keep, as a representative of this classic old locality