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Lot # 87 - Exceptional Estate Collection of Vintage Mineral Specimens

Opening Bid :	$ 5.00
Start Date/Time:	10-Nov-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time:	17-Nov-2026 8:26:00 PM
Current bid:	$5.00
Highest bidder:	Mermaid
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Description :

)This curated, historic collection features premium study-grade and display specimens representing some of the world’s most celebrated mineral localities. Each piece is accompanied by its original, handwritten vintage collector’s identification label, preserving invaluable provenance, chemical formulas, and geographic origins

Lot Highlights & Featured Specimens

Copper & Lead-Zinc Rarities: Features a highly collectible, rich red Cuprite in Calcite from the historic copper district of Hancock, Michigan, alongside a sparkling druzy crust of Descloizite (Lead-Zinc Vanadate) from the world-renowned Berg Aukas region near Grootfontein, South Africa.

Classic West Coast Localities: Includes a vibrant lavender-violet mass of massive Dumortierite from Dehesa, California, and a classic fibrous sample of Ulexite ("TV Rock") from Furnace Creek, Death Valley, California.

Pacific Northwest Specimen Suite: Excellent regional representation including fan-like radiating needle clusters of Pyrophyllite (Okanogan, WA), fibrous Strontianite (Fidalgo Island, WA), and a localized specimen of Calcium Carbonate (Saddle Mountain, WA).

Classic European & Global Minerals: Features a rare, crisply labeled alpine specimen of Clinozoisite("Epidote without Iron") from Chiampernotto, Piedmont, Italy.

Industrial & Mineralogical Classics: Rounded out by distinctively platy crystalline vein Graphite from Dillon, Montana; a pale mint-green nodular Variscite (Lucinite) from Lucin, Utah; dark Dufrenite(Virginia); heavy Pyrolusite (Dickens County, Texas); metallic Stibnite; and a tarnished, iridescent Pyrite Crust from Montana.

The specimens range from fine crystalline clusters to massive ore variants, all showing excellent characteristic color, weight, and mineral habits. The true value of this lot rests in its incredible historical documentation—the fragile, weathered paper labels feature meticulous cursive script detailing localities that are now entirely exhausted, closed, or restricted from modern collecting.

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Auction History

Highest bidder is Mermaid

Date	Bid	User
10-Nov-2026 8:29:57 AM	$5.00	Mermaid

PAYMENT DETAILS

Placing a bid is an agreement to purchase. If you win, you must pick up your item(s). If you default on your purchase, your bidding privileges will be revoked permanently. Do not bid if you do not plan to purchase.If you bid, you MUST be available/arrange for pick-up of purchases on the pick-up date unless you have made prior shipping arrangements. Bring necessary tools and help for picking up large items. Loading assistance is NOT available. Some items may be located on a 2nd floor, out building.

Invoices are emailed to winning bidders once the sale has completely closed.Full payment must be made by 8:00 p.m. the day after auction closes. If total payment is not received before the pick-up date & time, items will be forfeited, and bidding privileges revoked.

Pick-up information will be on the invoice e-mailed after the auction closes.All items not picked up during the designated times will be considered abandoned and may be donated or resold. When possible, and at our sole discretion, an alternate pick-up time may be arranged. If this is possible, an appropriate fee will be charged.

A 12% Buyer's Premium and Sales Tax are added to the winning bid amount when invoiced. Sales tax is waived for licensed re-sellers.

We make every effort to describe lot items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. Sound Estate Company does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate.

Lot # 87 - Exceptional Estate Collection of Vintage Mineral Specimens

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