Wire Silver

Item Description

Please note: This specimen is labeled as coming from state of Hidalgo, Mexico (with another label that suggest it's possibly from the Zimapán area), but I strongly feel that it's actually from Fresnillo based upon the style / appearance, and the fact that I've never seen a wire silver specimen from Hidalgo. This piece is a beautiful and showy thumbnail featuring an attractive group of wire silver, with an excellent antique patina, free of matrix. The piece is displayable from a few angles and is a great example of this classic material.
From the collection of John Whatley, a well-known Georgia collector (1939-2022). John had many interests and hobbies, and favorite hobby was collecting rocks and minerals. He was a member of the Augusta and Aiken, SC Gem and Mineral Society. He also enjoyed collecting arrowheads and he co-authored the book, An Overview of Georgia Projectile Points and Select Cutting Tools. He was a member of the Georgia, South Carolina, and Alabama Archaeology Societies and he also enjoyed volunteering in the Archaeology Department at SRS.
You can read more about John at: https://www.thomaspoteet.com/obituaries/john-whatley