Rare Australian Wire Gold
Idaho Pit, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
While Australia is well known for its gold nuggets, other formations of gold are less frequently seen. The present offering is rare for its "wire-type" formation. Sharp and angular, with an elongated elegance rarely seen in specimens from this region. With small traces of brown limonite. Weighing approixmately 6.1 ozt (190 gms) and measuring 5 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in.
While Australia is well known for its gold nuggets, other formations of gold are less frequently seen. The present offering is rare for its "wire-type" formation. Sharp and angular, with an elongated elegance rarely seen in specimens from this region. With small traces of brown limonite. Weighing approixmately 6.1 ozt (190 gms) and measuring 5 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in.
Estimate:
US$ 30,000 - 40,000
£20,000 - 26,000
€23,000 - 31,000
£20,000 - 26,000
€23,000 - 31,000
Category: Natural History
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