11 Dec 2012
13:00 PST
Los Angeles
The World of Opals, The Splendor of Gold including the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Collection of Gold Nuggets
Back to auction 21137
The World of Opals, The Splendor of Gold including the Margie and Robert E. Petersen Collection of Gold Nuggets
Back to auction 21137
Anthropomorphic Gold Nugget
Resembling a miniature "Hand of Faith" the present placer nugget appears to depict a human hand. Iron oxides can be seen in the crevices and the patina is buttery. Stated to have come from Alaska.
Weighing approximately 1.79ozt (55.9g) and measuring 1 1/4 x 3/4 x 1/2in
Weighing approximately 1.79ozt (55.9g) and measuring 1 1/4 x 3/4 x 1/2in
Sold for
US$ 3,125
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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