Golden Barite Back to Special $999 Reserve Auction - Jan 19

• Starting Time:1/7/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
• Ending Time:1/19/2010 07:00:00 PM(CST)

• Time Left:Auction Is Closed

• Size:9.3 x 6.9 x 6.1 cm
• Size Description:SMALL CABINET

Description:When one says the terms "golden barite" the collector can think of several localities. But these robust, sharp, chisel-shaped crystals have always been the historic standard to which others are compared. This well-trimmed small cabinet specimen features numerous crystals to 3.5 cm long and 2 cm thick, set jauntily upon matrix, from this old , important silver mine that is better known these days for its so-called feather-silver specimens. The specimen displays all around, 360 degrees , and all the crystals appear to be pristine. It is a tremendously aesthetic example of this old classic! They were collected off and on, mainly, over the Cold War years and stashed. After a brief flood to the western market when the Wall fell, they dried up - I had thought they were contemporary at the time, but this was mistaken. In fact, most are older, many dating back now 40-50 years. Obtained in exchange at the Munich show, for 1700 euros (so about $2500 USD)