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Lot # 120 - Antique & Historic North American Mineral Collection

Opening Bid :	$ 5.00
Start Date/Time:	10-Nov-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time:	17-Nov-2026 8:59:00 PM
Current bid:	$5.00
Highest bidder:	Mermaid
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Description :

An exceptional, historically significant estate lot featuring a diverse collection of raw mineral specimens, crystal clusters, and fossilized replacements collected across iconic North American localities. Many specimens are accompanied by their original, vintage handwritten collector labels, adding significant historical provenance and data value.

Historic Metals & Ores:A rare, heavy Tin Nugget from the remote Seward Peninsula, Alaska (Tin City near Nome).Low-grade molybdenum ore (Molybdenite/Molybdite) from Washington State and Climax, Colorado.A historic 1945 specimen from the famous Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho.

Vibrant Copper Minerals:A striking deep-blue Azurite specimen from the legendary copper mines of Bisbee, Arizona.Cerussite with Malachite Rosettes from the historic Coeur d’Alene District, Idaho.

Rare & Classic Minerals:Rhodochrosite from the historic Emma Mine in Butte, Montana.An ultra-rare copper-zinc phosphate mineral, Veselyite, from Gold Hill, Tooele County, Utah(originally from "The Bradleys" collection).

Fossils & Pseudomorphs:A beautifully preserved, agatized Limb Cast from Eden Valley, Wyoming.A unique fossilized Calcite in Mercenaria Clam Shell (Rucks Pit style) showing hollow crystal cavities.

Additional Multi-Specimen Assortments:Multiple display specimens including quartz crystal clusters, chalcedony rosettes, agates, jaspers, and raw crystal matrix segments

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Auction History

Highest bidder is Mermaid

Date	Bid	User
10-Nov-2026 8:32:08 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 # 120 - Antique & Historic North American Mineral Collection

Description :

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Auction History

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