Copper ps. After Azurite (rare) ex Ruggiero Coll.

Copper Rose Mine, Georgetown District, Grant Co., New Mexico
Miniature, 3.4 x 3.0 x 2.5 cm
Start Time: 03/01/2012 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 03/08/2012 6:30:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

An aesthetic and pristine, floater rosette of copper pseudomorphs after bladed azurite from the famous Copper Rose Mine of New Mexico. One of the most sought-after New Mexico pseudos. Nice patina and SHARP form make this a superb example of this classic, old-time material. Ex Ed Ruggiero Collection and obtained in 1975 from the Lidstroms at the Houston Show. valued $400

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