Fossilized Tree Limb Cast

near Burns, Harney Co., Oregon, USA
Ex. George Elling
Small Cabinet, 7.7 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm, 90.8 grams
Start Time: 12/14/2023 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 12/21/2023 6:30:00 pm (CST)
Auction Closed
Winning Bid: $90

Item Description

A fine quality, complete fossilized limb cast of a tree from near Burns, Oregon. The outer "rind" of the piece is intact, and shows detailed surface striations. The end of the piece has been polished revealing the dark cryptocrystalline Quartz (Agate?) which as completely replaced the preexisting wood. The label accompanying the piece states that it was some kind of species of Willow, Alder or Asper. Specimen weight is 90.8 grams.
From the collection of George Elling, a prominent East Coast collector.

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Bidding History

Bid Amount Bid Time
$90 12/21/2023 6:11:18 pm (CST)
$80 12/21/2023 6:11:18 pm (CST)
$60 12/21/2023 5:40:11 pm (CST)
$50 12/21/2023 5:01:12 pm (CST)
$45 12/18/2023 10:45:01 am (CST)
$40 12/18/2023 10:44:58 am (CST)
$35 12/18/2023 10:44:58 am (CST)
$30 12/18/2023 10:44:53 am (CST)
$25 12/18/2023 10:44:53 am (CST)
$20 12/18/2023 10:03:17 am (CST)
$15 12/18/2023 10:03:17 am (CST)
$10 12/17/2023 11:05:15 am (CST)