October 2017 Premier Auction

An unusually greenish-blue aquamarine crystal cluster on feldspar matrix from Erongo Mountain, Namibia. Typically the aquamarine found in the many gem

Cerussite is a favorite species of mineral collectors. It is a lead carbonate mineral and is an important ore of lead. Cerussite crystallizes in the o

A spectacular specimen of the lead carbonate mineral Cerussite. Cerussite is popular with collectors worldwide as it frequently produces well formed,

Beautiful glassy, translucent dioptase crystals on a milky quartz matrix. The dioptase crystals are pristine, a fine emerald green color and are super

Dioptase is an rich emerald-green to bluish-green, copper cyclosilicate mineral. Dioptase is a relatively uncommon mineral species found in arid regio

Dioptase is a popular collectible mineral species because of its vibrant emerald green color, transparency, and strong luster. This is an attractive p

An attractive mineral specimen featuring dark olive-green cube-octahedral fluorite crystals in association with "booklets" of yellowish mu...

Mined since around 1920, the Okorusu Mine is an open pit fluorite mine. The deposit is part of an alkaline igneous-carbonatite ring-dike complex where

A superb, large, single color-zoned crystal of quartz from the world famous deposit in the Goboboseb Mountains of Namibia. The quartz crystal features

An attractive quartz variety amethyst specimen featuring a single, stout, prismatic, purple-colored quartz crystal on a basalt rock matrix which is fu

This handsome amethyst/smoky quartz specimen was recovered from the Brandberg complex, which is a circular granite pluton 25 km in diameter rising to

Two doubly-terminated predominately smoky-colored quartz crystals on a granitic matrix. The quartz has good luster and has a slight hint of amethyst c

The early history of the mineral schorl shows that the name "Schorl" was in use prior to the year 1400 (AD) because a village known today ...

The Erongo Mountain is 20 km north of the town of Usakos in north central Namibia. Erongo mountain is 65 km in diameter and has significant mineral sp

Shattuckite is a relatively rare copper silicate hydroxide mineral. It crystallizes in the orthorhombic dipyramidal crystal system and usually occurs

Shattuckite is an uncommon copper-bearing mineral that is highly coveted by mineral collectors because of its vivid blue color. Typically, shattuckite

An exceptional mineral specimen from the world-famous mineral collection of Uli and Anka Bahmann of Johannesburg, South Africa. The Bahmann's bu...

This specimen was recovered from one of the numerous, complex granitic pegmatites in the area of Bulochi, Pakistan. Bulochi is a small village 4 kilom

A beautiful display quality specimen of the Aquamarine variety of the mineral Beryl. This specimen was recovered in the 2015 mining season from the re

An attractive display quality tourmaline specimen discovered in the 2010 mining season from miarolitic granite pegmatites in the Stak valley of northe

The gem-bearing pegmatite veins at Stak Nala are not large in size (up to 15 m in length), but are famous for their gorgeous multi-colored tourmalines

An outstanding example of "rock crystal" or colorless quartz. This specimen is, also, a great example of tabular quartz crystal developmen...

This is a "jewel" of a topaz crystal, possessing a strong color, glassy luster, and gem-quality transparency. The crystal has textbook for...

A beautiful mineral specimen featuring a tight cluster of well-formed, bright pinkish-red, bladed rhodonite crystals. The specimen is in excellent con

A well-formed, one-inch wide, neon-green colored fluorite crystal is the focal point on this fantastic collector quality specimen from Riemvasmaak, So

A cluster of vibrant-green, octahedral fluorite crystals in superb condition from a surface deposit located 3 km north of the village of Riemvasmaak.

An unusual specimen from the South African locality which has become famous for producing "Cactus" quartz clusters. This specimen features...

A very attractive and fascinating amethystine quartz crystal cluster from the Boekenhoutshoek area of South Africa. This occurence of quartz has been

A very well balanced and attractive cluster of amethyst quartz crystals which exhibiting the "cactus quartz" habit made famous by the spec...

A highly-collectible, gemmy, yellow crystal of the heliodor variety of beryl. This lustrous, well-formed crystal has complex, naturally solution etche

10.5" Imperial and 11.5" Russell. City: State: Date: HWAC# 52823

11" Fabulous custom miner's candlestick. Features are segmented rectangles on the main shaft and hook shaft. The candle holder has a saw ...

11" long candle stick with an unusual mechanical operated fuse cutter. Maker's mark on candle holder is E. Cleaves. Shows heavy usage and ...

This is a heavy 13oz standard candlestick. Three-piece steel with wide ridge center. It measures 13.25" inches long. City: Sta...

A large, sturdy right hook miners' candlestick. This one was made to last! It has a tall, thin, teardrop shaped handle (2.75 inch diameter) not...

This is the most commonly known example of the Sholder patent. This stick features a serrated thimble, and stamped on the underside of the spike with

Lot of two different blacksmith candlesticks. 1) Two-piece steel with wide ridge center. 11.25" inches long. No marks or stamps. 2) Two-piece s...

Two unusual thin hook miners candlesticks. One is a small sized (9.5 inches long), wire thin right hook riveted into the handle neck. There is a sma

Five wood box ends and a side panel for miners candles. Werk paper labeled box end, c 1880's, blue label, chipped as usual; Stearic Acid candles...

Heavy tin with soldered tubes. Heavy wire handle with wood handhold. 11" wide x 12" high x 9" deep. 20 holes for dynamite. No maker. ...

Two choice early 10# dynamite box ends and a matching 50# Giant box end,. The first is possibly the earliest Giant Powder ten pound box, circa 1880&...

Four 25# blasting powder wood box ends, three of which are c1880's. Several of these are of exceptional rarity. Giant Powder, pat. 1881, choice ...

Blasting Galvanometer, with black leather case and stamped with DuPont on front. Condition is marked and well used. 1 Blasting Galvanometer in black l

Used in mines to carry blasting powder. Black with curved handle and cork. 13" x 5.5". City: State: Date: ...

1 wooden blasting caps holder with handle, condition is worn with small pits in wood.13.5" x 6.5". 1 miner's metal lunch pail with bui...

Plunger appears to be frozen. D is painted in silver on 2 sides. In a recent auction we sold many blasting machines and this model was not among them.

Front metal plate is from Charles J. McCarthy Contractor Tools in Boston, Mass. Wood case has red lightning bolts on 2 sides. 15" x 5.25" ...

Front plate is from Geo. H. Sampson Co. Boston Mass. 13" x 5.75" x --7.25". In a recent auction we sold many blasting machines and th...

This device is for the "black box" affectionado, the person that specializes in unique "tools" to "detect" gold. Metal...

5.5" brass with lid. 2 Victor's with chained caps, 7", unknown brass 8". City: State: Date: HWAC# ...