Collection of Large Mounted Native Copper & Silver Specimens

About the Item

A decorative group of 6 large mounted natural native, copper and silver specimens displayed on our small painted plaster bases. Ex. British collection, this superb group includes native silver from Imider Mine in Morocco, one of the largest mines on the African continent, and native copper from Keweenaw, USA – also known as “Copper County” – where copper was highly sought after for its quality and purity. Further details below: A: Copper specimen B: Chalcocite from New South Wales, Australia C: Natural copper D: Native silver and acanthite from Imider Mine, Ouarzazate Province, Sours-Massa-Draa region, Morocco E: Copper specimen F: Native copper from Keweenaw County, Michigan, USA This brilliant group of native specimens have been hand-selected from British collections to create a unique set, ideal for use as natural sculpture in an interior. Arranged in any formation, they make striking decorative pieces for a collector's cabinet or sideboard, showcasing wondrous specimens of the natural world. Additional Dimensions Largest specimen, exl. base: H14 x W12 x D3 cm (5.51 x 4.72 x 1.18 in) Comes with 6 exclusive custom-made small display plinths measuring ø10.5 x H6.5 cm (4.13 x 2.56 in) Total weight of specimens, exl. bases: 5.5 kg (12.1lbs)

Dimensions:

Height: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)Width: 5.52 in (14 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Copper,Silver

Place of Origin:

Australia

Period:

15th Century and Earlier

Date of Manufacture:

Prehistoric

Condition:

This is a naturally made, prehistoric specimen formed by nature over millions of years. As such, formations, variations and markings are natural and are to be celebrated as features of each specimen. Brass letters not included.

Seller Location:

Wormelow, GB

Reference Number:

Seller: 9335981stDibs: LU2096337508322

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