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Wire Silver (New Find)
- Hongda Mine, Lingqiu Co., Datong Prefect., Shanxi Prov., China
- Miniature, 4.6 x 4.3 x 2.0 cm
- Start Time: 10/08/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/15/2009 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A facinating looking wire silver with minor acanthite specimen from a NEW find at the Hongda Mine of China. The thick silver wires on one end look very insect-like with three antenna atop the insect"s head with long neck and a long forearm out front. A tiny bit of acanthite forms the "eye" on one side. The other end is a tail and legs. It looks lika a praying mantis. The thick wires on this very aesthetic piece have a very nice patina. This piece bears strong resemblance to classic Kongsberg wire silvers and would be much more expensive, if from there. Valued at $900