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Malachite "eyes" (lapidary cutting grade) 
Back to Collection Liquidation Auctions - end Jan 21
Bisbee, Cochise County, Arizona
- Starting Time:1/14/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
- Ending Time:1/21/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
Time Left:Auction Is Closed
- Size:9.6 x 8.3 x 5.5 cm
- Size Description:Small Cabinet
Description:Numerous banded malachite "eyes" stare out at you on this striking slabbed and polished specimen from the famous mines at Bisbee. This is an extraordinarily rich old survivor from the days when such thick masses were used for malachite carving and jewellery. Today, we rarely see such specimens turn up for sale. This is old-time, very dense material and is definitely cuttting grade and lapidary quality, with thick zones of high carving value. Ex Dr. John Ward Collection. Valued at $900-1500. Hefty at 489 grams or 1.1 pounds.
