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Virgin Valley, Humboldt County, Nevada, United States, sourced from the most prized American locality for opal, consisting of a thick nodule exhibiting strongly contrasting light and dark coloration in the lamellar structure, the top surface displaying strong play-of-color in predominantly red flashes accompanied by greens and yellows, the reverse showing the textured surface of the replaced bark. 181.00 grams. 7.62 x 5.10 x 4.44 cm.


Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers

Date:
2014-09-16

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the circular tilt-top with radially veneered pattern of various woods on faceted pedestal ending in a tripartite base with foliate-carved feet and casters. Height 30 Read more…


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Date:
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Date:
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Date:
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