superb Hematite "iron rose" (Fisher & Kureczka Coll.)

Item Description

A wonderful and rare, non-Alpine-type "Iron Rose" of hematite from the classic Ouro Preto District in Brazil. The parallel-growth, hexagonal blades on this specimen have excellent, splendent, metallic silvery-grey faces forming the classic "rose" shape that makes these specimens so desirable. The excellent, older piece is complete all-around and has only modest contacting. Few of such form come out, in good condition, and most date to the 1960s or 70s. This is outstanding material from the Jesse Fisher & Joan Kureczka Collection and compares very favorably with the style of (more expensive!) European Alpine pieces. Very fairly valued at $1200-1500. A real "spiker" for this auction.