OKD-379		Crystal Closeup

OKD-379      Copper    Phoenix Mine, Michigan.  Ex. Nancy Collins Collection.   Here is certainly the nicest copper specimen I have ever had the privilege of handling.  It measures 11.5 x 9.5 cm and is far more three-dimensional than the photos seem to indicate.  The specimen is illustrated in Teresa Kennedy's book, "Gems of Wisdom, Gems of Power".  It branches out in several directions with large crystals to 4 cm in diameter.  The piece has a wonderful light patina and is textbook in form.  I have photographed the specimen without a stand whereas it displays best with one.  When displayed the piece should be rotated 90 degree from the position in which I have photographed it.  That way the small crystals are at its base and the largest crystals stand up and branch outward on the top of the specimen.  The specimen is a free-floating pocket specimen with only one spot that could potentially be a point of attachment to matrix.  There is no damage visible even with the aid of magnification.  It would have a hard time being better in any way.  I searched all the top dealers and the Michigan specialists at the Tucson show this year and failed to find a specimen that stacked up to this one.  I could go on and on about how nice this piece is but it really needs to be seen to be appreciated.  Without a doubt this is of museum caliber.  It is far under priced at   9,200$

OKE-382

OKE-382     Copper included Caclite    Quincy Mine, Hancock, Michigan.  Ex. Nancy Collins Collection.  As I imagine most readers know these specimens are tough to get in any size.  This specimen is small, 3.3 x 2.2 x 1.5 cm, but has great color and luster.  Several crystals are on matrix.  Nice.  195$

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKE-024

OKE-024    Pyrolusite  Taylor Mine, Baraga Co., Michigan.  Ex. Nancy Collins collection.  A exceptionally fine cluster of well terminated crystals to over 2 cm each.  The grouping measures 3.8 x 3.5 x 2.6 and is coated by nice crystals with only a couple on the periphery showing damaged (when displayed right these don’t show).  Bright metallic luster.  Very rare to find pyrolusite this nice and especially from Michigan.  A rare find.  395$

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKD-831

OKD-831    Celestine    Maybee, Michigan.  Ex. Dr. Steve Chamberlain Collection.  Here is a thick single crystal which measures 4 x 3 x 2 cm and is an attractive ice blue color.  The termination is rather complex and interesting.  The crystal is damage free.  35$

 

 

 

 

 

 

OKD-393

OKD-393    Datolite   Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan. Ex Nancy Collins Collection.  This nice datolite nodule has a nice polish, is a blotchy green color and has no cracks or other problems common to these pieces.  A classic from Michigan.  It measures 5 x 4.4 cm.  160$

 

 

 

 

 

OKD-381	Back

OKD-381       Prehnite on Copper in Calcite    Quincy Mine, Michigan.  Ex. Nancy Collins Collection.   Here is a smaller cluster (5 cm) with very nice copper phantoms.  One calcite tip is cleaved but difficult to notice in person or photos.  Crystals are well formed, double terminated and lightly striated.   It takes a nice, yet realistic, photograph.  The piece is one of the finest miniatures I have ever offered.  2,800$

 

 

 

 

 

OKD-382

OKD-382        Copper in Calcite    Quincy Mine, Michigan.  Ex. Nancy Collins Collection.   13 x 7 cm partial vug with larger dominating crystal.  Big crystal is 6 cm.  Lower section of main crystal is cleaved.  Out of all the copper in calcite pieces from this collection, this is the poorest, yet it is still a substantial and very noteworthy specimen.  It displays nicely, however, on close inspection I find the damage to be distracting and certainly detrimental to its potential value.  As a result it is offered here at approximately 15% to 20% of what it would be should it have been damage free.  It is still a rare American classic in search of a home. 1,200$

 

 

 

 

 

OKD-367	Closeup

OKD-367    Calcite on Copper    Quincy Mine, Ilancock, Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan.   Classic stuff…Beautiful calcite schalenohedrons to 1.3 cm each with well bright inclusions of copper.  The piece displays well from all sides and could be set a couple of different ways.  Very attractive for this material.  Zero damage.  The specimen could be trimmed down on one side but I would not.  It is about 9 cm high as is.  It is attractive just the way it is.  This is a tough to find specimen at any price.   This one is priced well below what others charge for quality specimens like this…3,500$

 

 

 

 

 

OKD-300	Back	Side View

OKD-300    Native Silver Crystals   Kearsarge Mine, Houghton Co., Michigan.   Ex. Nancy Collins Collection.    4.5 x 3.5 x 1 cm overall.  Another rare American classic.  This silver is composed of poorly defined, branching crystals which create a nice aesthetic form (though somewhat two dimensional in nature).  Patina typical of material of this era.  Perfect condition.   1,425$

 

 

 

 

 

OKD-302	Back

OKD-302    Copper/ Silver (Half-breed) Nugget   Keweenau Peninsula, Michigan.   Ex. Nancy Collins Collection.    Clean example of copper and silver.  No more specific location given for this fine large nugget.  It measures 6.5 x 4.5 x 2 cm.  400$

 

 

 

 

OKD-303	Back

OKD-303    Silver Nugget   Keweenau Peninsula, Michigan.   Ex. Nancy Collins Collection.    Another fine piece with no more specific location given.  This one measures 5 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm.  The previous purchase tag is with this one and describe it as being purchased in 1979 when silver ran at about 16$ per ounce.  This piece is over 6 ounces (186 grams).  It has no damage and a mild patina.  1,400$

 

 

 

 

		CCM016 Thick, heavy 4.5 cm crystal with single and double terminated riders on backside. 45$

 

 

 

 

OKA-997

OKA-997 Copper     Caledonia Mine, Ontonogon Co., Michigan. Nice mass/ plate with original patina. Not acid dipped. Copper color with low to medium luster. 8.5 x 5.5 with a single branch. Nice example. 10$

 

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