Stilbite

Martin Marietta Quarry, Hickory, Catawba Co., North Carolina, USA
Ex. John Whatley
Cabinet, 10.2 x 6.0 x 3.4 cm
Start Time: 09/05/2024 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/12/2024 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $295

Item Description

Pearlescent, pastel-yellow, translucent, parallel-growth, tabular stilbite crystals with spearpoint terminations are densely intergrown on this sculptural and attractive large plate from this uncommon North Carolina locality - the Martin Marietta Quarry. The periphery wear can be strongly minimized by the correct display angle. Collected by Steve Adams in June, 2000. Ex John Whatley Collection and acquired from Steve Adams in August, 2000. John was a well-known Georgia collector (1939-2022). A surprising, rich, choice and uncommon stilbite from North Carolina.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$295 09/12/2024 6:39:28 pm (CDT)
$285 09/12/2024 6:39:28 pm (CDT)
$275 09/12/2024 6:38:53 pm (CDT)
$265 09/12/2024 6:38:03 pm (CDT)
$260 09/12/2024 6:38:03 pm (CDT)
$255 09/12/2024 6:36:51 pm (CDT)
$245 09/12/2024 6:36:50 pm (CDT)
$235 09/12/2024 6:35:25 pm (CDT)
$225 09/12/2024 6:35:04 pm (CDT)
$220 09/12/2024 6:35:04 pm (CDT)
$205 09/12/2024 6:31:30 pm (CDT)
$195 * 09/12/2024 6:31:16 pm (CDT)
$195 * 09/12/2024 6:31:16 pm (CDT)
$185 09/12/2024 6:27:15 pm (CDT)
$175 09/11/2024 8:28:00 pm (CDT)
$167 09/11/2024 8:28:00 pm (CDT)
$110 09/11/2024 7:46:48 pm (CDT)
$100 09/11/2024 7:46:37 pm (CDT)
$97 09/11/2024 7:46:37 pm (CDT)
$65 09/10/2024 7:14:54 pm (CDT)
$55 09/10/2024 7:14:54 pm (CDT)
$35 09/09/2024 5:20:05 pm (CDT)
$30 09/07/2024 11:25:08 am (CDT)
$25 09/07/2024 5:26:06 am (CDT)
$22 09/07/2024 5:26:06 am (CDT)
$20 09/06/2024 10:52:47 pm (CDT)
$15 09/06/2024 10:52:47 pm (CDT)
$10 09/05/2024 10:31:57 pm (CDT)
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