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Rammelsbergite and Nickeline ex. Vajdak Coll. viewBack to Weekly COLLECTION LIQUIDATION AUCTIONS - end FRIDAY Nov 25 ,2011

Jachymov, Krusne Hory Mts (Erzgebirge), Bohemia, Czech Republic
  • Starting Time:11/17/2011 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:11/25/2011 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:4.0 x 3.6 x 2.8 cm
  • Size Description:Miniature

Description:A very rare combination specimen from the famous mines at Jachymov. The sculptural specimen, with a decided skeletal or herringbone look consists of stacked columns of rounded rammelbergite crystals. Lustrous, bronze-red nickeline coats much of the piece and the Vajdak label notes galena. Collected calculated 1920 and comes with a copy of the label from the National Museum (Narodni) in Prague. Vajdak is a noted Czech specialist.