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Superb old-time Galena (Feist Coll.)
- Joplin Field, Tri-State Dist., Jasper Co., Missouri
- Large Cabinet, 17.9 x 11.4 x 4.2 cm
- Start Time: 11/12/2009 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/19/2009 6:45:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An old-time, superb, LARGE CABINET, galena specimen from the famed Joplin Field. Pristine, lustrous, galena cubes to 2.2 cm are strikingly strewn on the crest of the angled wedge of coated chert. This fabulous large piece looks great from either side and was one of prize specimens in George Feist"s extensive and excellent Tri-State Collection. It is number 2466. This historic, classic and important specimen comes with an A.E. Foote label, which dates from 1880-1895. Valued at $1500.