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
Large Gold Nugget
Exhibiting a flattened bottom surface, perhaps due to glacial forces having pushed it along, this fine nugget has a buttery patina and minor iron oxides in the crevices. Stated to have come from Alaska.
Weighing approximately 5.40 ozt (168.0g) and measuring 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/4in
Weighing approximately 5.40 ozt (168.0g) and measuring 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/4in
Sold for
US$ 9,375
inc. premium
Category: Natural History
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