Gems, Minerals, Lapidary Works of Art and Natural History: Sunday November 23, 2014 Los Angeles

Gems, Minerals, Lapidary Works
of Art and Natural History

Sunday November 23, 2014
Los Angeles
Gems, Minerals,
Lapidary Works of Art
and Natural History
Sunday November 23, 2014 at 10am
Los Angeles
Bonhams Inquiries Automated Results Service

7601 W. Sunset Boulevard Claudia Florian +1 (800) 223 2854
Los Angeles, California 90046 Co-Consulting Director
bonhams.com +1 (323) 436 5437 Online bidding will be available for
claudia.florian@bonhams.com this auction. For further information
Preview please visit:
San Francisco (highlights only) Tom Lindgren www.bonhams.com/21819
Friday November 14, 10am to 5pm Co-Consulting Director
Saturday November 15, 10am to 5pm +1 (323) 436 5437 Please see pages 2 to 6
Sunday November 16, 10am to 5pm tom.lindgren@bonhams.com for bidder information including
Conditions of Sale, after-sale
Los Angeles collection and shipment.
Thursday November 20, 12pm to 5pm
Friday November 21, 10am to 5pm Illustrations
Saturday November 22, 10am to 5pm Front cover: Lot 1028
First session page: Lot 1029
Bids Second session page: Lot 1186
+1 (323) 850 7500 Back cover: Lot 1341
+1 (323) 850 6090 fax
To bid via the internet please

visit www.bonhams.com
Sale Number: 21819

Lots 1001 - 1396
Catalog: $35
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Please note that all lots listed at the beginning of our printed catalog, if not removed LOTS TO BE REMOVED
immediately after the sale, will be transferred to a nearby storage facility. For the TO STORAGE:
convenience of the successful bidder of one or more of these lots, all purchased lots will
be transferred to our offsite storage together. Please read the Conditions of Sale regarding 1006 1301 1370
1133 1341 1384
the removal of sold lots.
1158 1357 1125
1289 1367 1150
Bonhams’ storage and logistics partner is Box Brothers, a well-known organization that 1310 1381 1284
specializes in crating, packaging and shipping. 1352 1107 1307
1364 1145 1348
Our storage and logistics partnership provides several beneficial services. The first being 1374 1266 1361
5 days of free storage. 1088 1302 1371
1134 1344 1386
• During this auction, clients will be expected to pick up all property from Bonhams by 1159 1358 1129
1293 1368 1152
5pm on Wednesday November 26, 2014.
1311 1382 1287
1353 1115 1308
• All items listed at the beginning of our printed catalog, along with all other items 1365 1146 1349
purchased, if not removed immediately after the sale, will be transferred to Box 1375 1268 1362
Brothers warehouse. With an appointment made 24 hours in advance, clients can 1097 1303 1372
pick up their property at 220 W. Ivy Ave, Unit C in Inglewood. 1135 1346 1387
1160 1359 1157
• Box Brothers will charge an uplift fee to transport your items to their warehouse. 1294 1369 1288
Small items that can be handled easily by one person will be charged $50. Larger 1326 1383 1309
1356 1124 1351
items that can still be handled by one person will be charged $85. Large items that
1366 1148 1363
require two people to handle will be charged $100. Charges will be payable directly
1380 1269 1373
to Box Brothers. Should you choose to have Box Brothers ship or deliver your 1106 1306 1388
property, this uplift fee will be waived. 1136 1347 1390
1161 1360 1391
• Clients will have 5 days of free storage to retrieve their property or make
arrangements with Box Brothers to pack and ship their property. Storage fees will
begin to accrue on the 6th day of storage.
• Retrieval from the offsite warehouse is by appointment only. Clients must call 24
hours in advance. Clients can utilize the delivery services offered by Box Brothers or
clients may make their own arrangements. Please call +1 (800) 474-7447.
• Box Brothers is available to ship internationally. They offer importing and exporting
services. Clients can select either airfreight or ocean cargo delivery options, which
range from door-to-port, door-to-airport with door-to-door service also available.
Clients can ship one item, co-load or container load at a discounted rate through
Box Brothers. Please call +1 (800) 474-7447 for more information.
• All purchases not designated for offsite storage will remain onsite at Bonhams
for a period of 21 days beginning the date of the auction. During this 21 day
period, clients may remove such property themselves, make arrangements with
the Bonhams packaging and shipping department or provide their own shipper
for removal of all property. If a client does not retrieve his/her property or finalize
shipping arrangements within 21 days, the purchases will be removed to the offsite
storage facility of Box Brothers. Again, uplift charges for packing and transport from
our gallery to Box Brothers will be charged by Box Brothers.
• Payment of the hammer price, premium and any applicable sales taxes must be
made directly to Bonhams prior to the release of property. Any removal, storage or
other fees due to Box Brothers should be made directly to Box Brothers.
• Change of shipping address must be authorized by Bonhams Revenue Manager,

Martin Romero, before Box Brothers will be permitted to re-route your purchases.
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The following Conditions of Sale, as amended by any event the purchaser shall be liable for the payment of be payable to us by the purchaser beginning at the close
published or posted notices or verbal announcements any deficiency plus all costs and expenses of both sales, of the 21st day following the sale, and we may thereafter
during the sale, constitute the entire terms and our commission at our standard rates, all other charges transfer such property to an offsite warehouse at the
conditions on which property listed in the catalog shall due hereunder, attorneys’ fees, expenses and incidental purchaser’s risk and expense. Accounts must be settled in
be offered for sale or sold by Bonhams & Butterfields damages. In addition, where two or more amounts full before property will be released. Packing and handling
Auctioneers Corp. and any consignor of such property are owed in respect of different transactions by the of purchased lots are the responsibility of the purchaser.
for whom we act as agent. If live online bidding is purchaser to us, to Bonhams 1793 Limited and/or to any Bonhams can provide packing and shipping services for
available for the subject auction, additional terms and of our other affiliates, subsidiaries or parent companies certain items as noted in the “Buyer’s Guide” section of
conditions of sale relating to online bidding will apply; worldwide within the Bonhams Group, we reserve the the catalog.
see www.bonhams.com/WebTerms for the supplemental right to apply any monies paid in respect of a transaction
terms. As used herein, “Bonhams,” “we” and “us” refer to discharge any amount owed by the purchaser. If all 9. The copyright in the text of the catalog and the
to Bonhams & Butterfields Auctioneers Corp. fees, commissions, premiums, bid price and other sums photographs, digital images and illustrations of lots in the
due to us from the purchaser are not paid promptly as catalog belong to Bonhams or its licensors. You will not
1. As used herein, the term “bid price” means the provided in these Conditions of Sale, we reserve the right reproduce or permit anyone else to reproduce such text,
price at which a lot is successfully knocked down to to impose a finance charge equal to 1.5% per month photographs, digital images or illustrations without our
the purchaser. The term “purchase price” means the on all amounts due to us beginning on the 31st day prior written consent.
aggregate of (a) the bid price, (b) a PREMIUM retained following the sale until payment is received, in addition to
by us and payable by the purchaser EQUAL TO 25% 10. These Conditions of Sale shall bind the successors
other remedies available to us by law. and assigns of all bidders and purchasers and inure to
OF THE FIRST $100,000 OF THE BID PRICE, 20% OF
THE AMOUNT OF THE BID PRICE ABOVE $100,000 3. We reserve the right to withdraw any property and the benefit of our successors and assigns. No waiver,
UP TO AND INCLUDING $2,000,000, AND 12% OF to divide and combine lots at any time before such amendment or modification of the terms hereof (other
THE AMOUNT OF THE BID PRICE OVER $2,000,000, property’s auction. Unless otherwise announced by the than posted notices or oral announcements during the
and (c) unless the purchaser is exempt by law from auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as sale) shall bind us unless specifically stated in writing
the payment thereof, any California, Arizona, Colorado, numbered in the catalog and no lots shall be divided or and signed by us. If any part of these Conditions of Sale
Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, combined for sale. is for any reason invalid or unenforceable, the rest shall
Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, remain valid and enforceable.
D.C., Washington state, or other state or local sales tax 4. We reserve the right to reject a bid from any bidder, to
split any bidding increment, and to advance the bidding 11. These Conditions of Sale and the purchaser’s and
(or compensating use tax) and other applicable taxes. our respective rights and obligations hereunder are
in any manner the auctioneer may decide. In the event
2. On the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, the highest of any dispute between bidders, or in the event the governed by the laws of the State of California. By
bidder shall have purchased the offered lot in accordance auctioneer doubts the validity of any bid, the auctioneer bidding at an auction, each purchaser and bidder agrees
and subject to compliance with all of the conditions set shall have sole and final discretion either to determine to be bound by these Conditions of Sale. Any dispute,
forth herein and (a) assumes full risk and responsibility the successful bidder or to re-offer and resell the article controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this
therefor, (b) if requested will sign a confirmation of in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sales agreement, or the breach, termination or validity thereof,
purchase, and (c) will pay the purchase price in full or records shall be conclusive in all respects. brought by or against Bonhams (but not including
such part as we may require for all lots purchased. No claims brought against the consignor by the purchaser
lot may be transferred. Any person placing a bid as 5. If we are prevented by fire, theft or any other reason of lots consigned hereunder) shall be resolved by the
agent on behalf of another (whether or not such person whatsoever from delivering any property to the purchaser procedures set forth below.
has disclosed that fact or the identity of the principal) or a sale otherwise cannot be completed, our liability
shall be limited to the sum actually paid therefor MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURES
may be jointly and severally liable with the principal under
any contract resulting from the acceptance of a bid. by the purchaser and shall in no event include any (a) Within 30 days of written notice that there is a
compensatory, incidental or consequential damages. dispute, the parties or their authorized and empowered
Unless otherwise agreed, payment in good funds is representatives shall meet by telephone and/or in
due and payable within five (5) business days following 6. If a lot is offered subject to a reserve, we may
implement such reserve by bidding on behalf of the person to mediate their differences. If the parties agree,
the auction sale. Whenever the purchaser pays only a mutually acceptable mediator shall be selected and
a part of the total purchase price for one or more lots consignor, whether by opening bidding or continuing
bidding in response to other bidders until reaching the the parties will equally share such mediator’s fees. The
purchased, we may apply such payments, in our sole mediator shall be a retired judge or an attorney familiar
discretion, to the lot or lots we choose. Payment will reserve. If we have an interest in an offered lot and the
proceeds therefrom other than our commissions, we may with commercial law and trained in or qualified by
not be deemed made in full until we have collected experience in handling mediations. Any communications
good funds for all amounts due. bid therefor to protect such interest. CONSIGNORS ARE
NOT ALLOWED TO BID ON THEIR OWN ITEMS. made during the mediation process shall not be
Payment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash, admissible in any subsequent arbitration, mediation or
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with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire of sale, condition report, invoice or elsewhere as to thereof shall be confidential, and the terms governing
transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, authorship, period, culture, source, origin, measurement, arbitration set forth in paragraph (c) below shall govern.
MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, charge quality, rarity, provenance, importance, exhibition and
literature of historical relevance, or physical condition (b) If mediation does not resolve all disputes between
or debit card. A processing fee will be assessed on any the parties, or in any event no longer than 60 days after
returned checks. Please note that the amount of cash ARE QUALIFIED STATEMENTS OF OPINION AND NOT
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES. No employee or receipt of the written notice of dispute referred to above,
notes and cash equivalents that can be accepted from a the parties shall submit the dispute for binding arbitration
given purchaser may be limited. agent of Bonhams is authorized to make on our behalf or
on that of the consignor any representation or warranty, before a single neutral arbitrator. Such arbitrator shall be
The purchaser grants us a security interest in the oral or written, with respect to any property. a retired judge or an attorney familiar with commercial
property, and we may retain as collateral security for law and trained in or qualified by experience in handling
the purchaser’s obligations to us, any property and all 8. All purchased property shall be removed from the arbitrations. Such arbitrator shall make all appropriate
monies held or received by us for the account of the premises at which the sale is conducted by the date(s) disclosures required by law. The arbitrator shall be
purchaser, in our possession. We retain all rights of a and time(s) set forth in the “Buyer’s Guide” portion of this drawn from a panel of a national arbitration service
secured party under the California Commercial Code. catalog. Property designated with a “W” and associated agreed to by the parties, and shall be selected as
If the foregoing conditions or any other applicable purchased lots, if not removed promptly following sale, will follows: (i) If the national arbitration service has specific
conditions herein are not complied with, in addition to be transferred to an offsite warehouse at the purchaser’s rules or procedures, those rules or procedures shall be
other remedies available to us and the consignor by risk and expense, as set forth in more detail in the “Buyer’s followed; (ii) If the national arbitration service does not
law, including without limitation, the right to hold the Guide.” Purchased property that is permitted to remain have rules or procedures for the selection of an arbitrator,
purchaser liable for the purchase price, we at our option onsite at Bonhams’ facility should be removed at the the arbitrator shall be an individual jointly agreed to by
may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated purchaser’s expense not later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time the parties. If the parties cannot agree on a national
damages all payments made by the purchaser or (b) five (5) business days following the date of the sale. If not arbitration service, the arbitration shall be conducted by
resell the property, either publicly or privately, and in such so removed, a storage fee of $5.00 per lot per day will the American Arbitration Association, and the arbitrator
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shall be selected in accordance with the Rules of the LIMITED RIGHT OF RESCISSION REMEDY AGAINST BONHAMS FOR ANY REASON
American Arbitration Association. The arbitrator’s award WHATSOEVER IS THE LIMITED RIGHT OF
shall be in writing and shall set forth findings of fact and If within one (1) year from the date of sale, the original RESCISSION DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION.
legal conclusions. purchaser (a) gives written notice to us alleging that
the identification of Authorship (as defined below) of “Authorship” means only the identity of the creator, the
(c) Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties or provided such lot as set forth in the BOLD TYPE heading of period, culture and source or origin of the lot, as the
by the published rules of the national arbitration service: the catalog description of such lot (as amended by any case may be, as set forth in the BOLD TYPE heading of
saleroom notices or verbal announcements during the the print catalog entry. The right of rescission does not
(i) the arbitration shall occur within 60 days following the sale) is not substantially correct based on a fair reading extend to: (a) works of art executed before 1870 (unless
selection of the arbitrator; of the catalog (including the terms of any glossary these works are determined to be counterfeits created
(ii) the arbitration shall be conducted in the designated contained therein), and (b) within 10 days after such since 1870), as this is a matter of current scholarly
location, as follows: (A) in any case in which the subject notice returns the lot to us in the same condition as at opinion which can change; (b) titles, descriptions, or
auction by Bonhams took place or was scheduled to the time of sale, and (c) establishes the allegation in the other identification of offered lots, which information
take place in the State of New York or Connecticut or the notice to our satisfaction (including by providing one or normally appears in lower case type below the BOLD
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the arbitration shall more written opinions by recognized experts in the field, TYPE heading identifying the Authorship; (c) Authorship
take place in New York City, New York; (B) in all other as we may reasonably require), then the sale of such lot of any lot where it was specifically mentioned that
cases, the arbitration shall take place in the city of San will be rescinded and, unless we have already paid to there exists a conflict of specialist or scholarly opinion
Francisco, California; and the consignor monies owed him in connection with the regarding the Authorship of the lot at the time of sale; (d)
sale, the original purchase price will be refunded. Authorship of any lot which as of the date of sale was in
(iii) discovery and the procedure for the arbitration shall accordance with the then generally-accepted opinion of
be as follows: If, prior to receiving such notice from the original scholars and specialists regarding the same; or (e) the
purchaser alleging such defect, we have paid the identification of periods or dates of creation in catalog
(A) All arbitration proceedings shall be confidential; consignor monies owed him in connection with the descriptions which may be proven inaccurate by means
sale, we shall pay the original purchaser the amount of scientific processes that are not generally accepted
(B) The parties shall submit written briefs to the arbitrator
of our commissions, any other sale proceeds to which for use until after publication of the catalog in which the
no later than 15 days before the arbitration commences;
we are entitled and applicable taxes received from property is offered or that were unreasonably expensive
(C) Discovery, if any, shall be limited as follows: (I) the purchaser on the sale and make demand on the or impractical to use at the time of such publication.
Requests for no more than 10 categories of documents, consignor to pay the balance of the original purchase
to be provided to the requesting party within 14 price to the original purchaser. Should the consignor LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
days of written request therefor; (II) No more than fail to pay such amount promptly, we may disclose
the identity of the consignor and assign to the original EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED ABOVE, ALL
two (2) depositions per party, provided however, the
purchaser our rights against the consignor with respect PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS.” NEITHER BONHAMS NOR
deposition(s) are to be completed within one (1) day;
to the lot the sale of which is sought to be rescinded. THE CONSIGNOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION
(III) Compliance with the above shall be enforced by the
Upon such disclosure and assignment, any liability of OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE
arbitrator in accordance with California law;
Bonhams as consignor’s agent with respect to said lot MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR CONDITION OF
(D) Each party shall have no longer than eight (8) hours to shall automatically terminate. THE PROPERTY OR AS TO THE CORRECTNESS
present its position. The entire hearing before the arbitrator OF DESCRIPTION, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION,
shall not take longer than three (3) consecutive days; The foregoing limited right of rescission is available to PROVENANCE OR PERIOD OF THE PROPERTY OR
the original purchaser only and may not be assigned AS TO WHETHER THE PURCHASER ACQUIRES ANY
(E) The award shall be made in writing no more than 30 to or relied upon by any subsequent transferee of COPYRIGHTS OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
days following the end of the proceeding. Judgment the property sold. The purchaser hereby accepts RIGHTS IN LOTS SOLD OR AS TO WHETHER A WORK
upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be the benefit of the consignor’s warranty of title and OF ART IS SUBJECT TO THE ARTIST’S MORAL RIGHTS
entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof. other representations and warranties made by the OR OTHER RESIDUAL RIGHTS OF THE ARTIST. THE
consignor for the purchaser’s benefit. Nothing in PURCHASER EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGES AND
To the fullest extent permitted by law, and except as
this section shall be construed as an admission by AGREES THAT IN NO EVENT SHALL BONHAMS BE
required by applicable arbitration rules, each party shall
us of any representation of fact, express or implied, LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT
bear its own attorneys’ fees and costs in connection with
obligation or responsibility with respect to any LIMITATION, ANY COMPENSATORY, INCIDENTAL OR
the proceedings and shall share equally the fees and
lot. THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
expenses of the arbitrator.
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SELLING AT AUCTION as “photo auction estimate”. Alternatively, you can submit your tax and family division purposes and reflect prices paid by a willing
request using our online form at www.bonhams.com/us. Digital buyer to a willing seller.
Bonhams can help you every step of the way when you are ready to
images may be attached to the form. Please limit your images to no
sell art, antiques and collectible items at auction. Our regional offices When we conduct a private appraisal, our specialists will prepare a
more than five (5) per item.
and representatives throughout the US are available to service all of thorough inventory listing of all your appraised property by category.
your needs. Should you have any further questions, please visit our CONSIGNING YOUR PROPERTY Valuations, complete descriptions and locations of items are included
website at www.bonhams.com/us for more information or call our in the documentation.
After you receive an estimate, you may consign your property to us for
Client Services Department at +1 (800) 223 2854 ext. 23550.
sale in the next appropriate auction. Our staff assists you throughout Appraisal fees vary according to the nature of the collection, the
AUCTION ESTIMATES the process, arranging transportation of your items to our galleries amount of work involved, the travel distance, and whether the
(at the consignor’s expense), providing a detailed inventory of your property is subsequently consigned for auction.
The first step in the auction process is to determine the auction value
consignment, and reporting the prices realized for each lot. We provide
of your property. Bonhams’ world-renowned specialists will evaluate Our appraisers are available to help you anywhere and at any time.
secure storage for your property in our warehouses and all items are
your special items at no charge and in complete confidence. You can Please call our Client Services Department to schedule an appraisal.
insured throughout the auction process. You will receive payment for
obtain an auction estimate in many ways:
your property approximately 35 days after completion of sale. ESTATE SERVICES
• Attend one of our Auction Appraisal Events held regularly at our
Sales commissions vary with the potential auction value of the Since 1865, Bonhams has been serving the needs of fiduciaries –
galleries and in other major metropolitan areas. The updated
property and the particular auction in which the property is offered. lawyers, trust officers, accountants and executors – in the disposition
schedule for Bonhams Auction Appraisal Events is available at
Please call us for commission rates. of large and small estates. Our services are specially designed to aid
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in the efficient appraisal and disposition of fine art, antiques, jewelry,
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• Call our Client Services Department to schedule a private appointment and collectibles. We offer a full range of estate services, ranging from
at one of our galleries. If you have a large collection, our specialists can Bonhams’ specialists conduct insurance and fair market value flexible financial terms to tailored accounting for heirs and their agents
travel, by appointment, to evaluate your property on site. appraisals for private collectors, corporations, museums, fiduciaries to world-class marketing and sales support.
and government entities on a daily basis. Insurance appraisals, used
• Send clear photographs to us of each individual item, including For more information or to obtain a detailed Trust and Estates
for insurance purposes, reflect the cost of replacing property in
item dimensions and other pertinent information with each picture. package, please visit our website at www.bonhams.com/us or
today’s retail market. Fair market value appraisals are used for estate,
Photos should be sent to Bonhams’ address in envelopes marked contact our Client Services Department.
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BIDDING & BUYING AT AUCTION will try to bid just as you would, with the goal of obtaining the automatically added to the invoice unless a valid resale
item at the lowest bid price possible. In the event identical bids number has been furnished or the property is shipped via
Whether you are an experienced bidder or an enthusiastic are submitted, the earliest bid submitted will take precedence. common carrier to destinations outside the states listed
novice, auctions provide a stimulating atmosphere unlike any Absentee bids shall be executed in competition with other above. If you wish to use your resale license please contact
other. Bonhams previews and sales are free and open to the absentee bids, any applicable reserve, and bids from other Cashiers for our form.
public. As you will find in these directions, bidding and buying auction participants. A friend or agent may place bids on
at auction is easy and exciting. Should you have any further Shipping & Removal
your behalf, provided that we have received your written
questions, please visit our website at www.bonhams.com Buyers are to review the Offsite Sold Property Storage
authorization prior to the sale. Absentee bid forms are available
or call our Client Services Department at +1 (800) 223 2854 page for a list of lots that will be removed to the offsite
in our catalogs, online at www.bonhams.com/us, and at our
ext. 23550. warehouse of Box Brothers. These designated lots
San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York galleries.
must be retrieved by the buyer prior to the day and time
Catalogs By Telephone designated on the Offsite Sold Property Storage page. If
Before each auction we publish illustrated catalogs that Under special circumstances, we can arrange for you to bid buyers of these designated lots also buy other lots, such
include dates and times for previews and auctions. Our by telephone. To arrange for a telephone bid, please contact as decorations, rugs or works of art, these lots may also
catalogs also provide descriptions and estimated values our Client Services Department a minimum of 24 hours prior be removed to the warehouse of Box Brothers, so all
for each “lot.” A lot may refer to a single item or to a group to the sale. lots remain together and customers can collect or ship
of items auctioned together. We offer our catalogs by
from one location. All other items will remain at Bonhams
subscription or by single copy. For information on subscribing Online
for a period of 21 days, after which time they may be
to our catalogs, you may refer to the subscription form in Web users may place absentee bids online from anywhere
transferred to offsite storage. Wine, Jewelry, Natural
this catalog, call our Client Services Department, or visit our in the world. To bid online, please visit our website at www.
History, Collectibles, 20th Century Decorative Arts, Rugs,
website at www.bonhams.com/us. bonhams.com/us.
Native American Art and most Arms & Armor auctions are
Previews We are pleased to make our live online bidding facility available not included in this policy.
Auction previews are your chance to inspect each lot prior to to bidders in this sale.
Box Brothers San Leandro (for San Francisco auctions only)
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each object on which you may want to bid so that you will
bidding will apply. Please see www.bonhams.com/21819 or Tel (800) 942 6822; Fax (510) 628 8454
know as much as possible about it. Items are sold “as is” and
contact the Client Services Department to obtain information
with all faults; illustrations in our catalogs, website and other Box Brothers Los Angeles (for Los Angeles auctions only)
and learn how you can register and bid online in this sale.
materials are provided for identification only. At the previews, 220 W. Ivy Ave, Unit C, Inglewood, Ca 90302
our staff is always available to answer your questions and Bid Increments +1 (310) 419 9915 or +1 (800) 474 7447
guide you through the auction process. Condition reports may Bonhams generally uses the following increment multiples as
be available upon request. Box Brothers is open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with
bidding progresses:
Saturday and Sunday hours available. Buyers must contact
Estimates $50-200..........................................by $10s Box Brothers 24 hours in advance of pickup. Appointments
Bonhams catalogs include estimates for each lot, exclusive of $200-500........................................by $20/50/80s are required.
buyer’s premium and tax. The estimates are provided as an $500-1,000.....................................by $50s
approximate guide to current market value and should not be Bonhams can accommodate shipping for certain items.
$1,000-2,000..................................by $100s
interpreted as a representation or prediction of actual selling Please contact our Cashiers Department for more information
$2,000-5,000..................................by $200/500/800s
prices. They are determined well in advance of a sale and are or to obtain a quote. Refer to Conditions of Sale for special
$5,000-10,000….............................by $500s
subject to revision. Please contact us should you have any terms governing the shipment of Arms and Wine. Shipments
$10,000-20,000..............................by $1,000s
questions about value estimates. are made during weekday business hours up to four weeks
$20,000-50,000..............................by $2,000/5,000/8,000s
after payment is received. Carriers are not permitted to deliver
$50,000-100,000............................by $5,000s
Reserves to P.O. Boxes.
$100,000-200,000..........................by $10,000s
All lots in a catalog are subject to a reserve unless otherwise
above $200,000..............................at auctioneer’s discretion International buyers are responsible for all import/export
indicated. The reserve is the minimum price that the seller is
willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does customs duties and taxes. An invoice stating the actual
The auctioneer may split or reject any bid at any time at
not exceed the low estimated value. purchase price(s) will accompany all international purchases.
his or her discretion as outlined in the Conditions of Sale.
BIDDING AT AUCTION Simultaneous sale property collection notice:
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At Bonhams, you can bid in many ways: in person, via If this sale previews in multiple cities, please see the title page
Solely for the convenience of bidders, a currency converter
absentee bid, over the phone, or via Bonhams’ online bidding for details regarding final location of property for collection.
may be provided at Bonhams sales. The rates quoted for
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Endangered Species
Lapidary Works of Art............................ 1001-1123
The export of a lot from the United States or import into certain
Décor.................................................... 1124-1161 countries may be subject to export and import regulations, licensure
Unmounted Gemstones, Pearls and and/or other restrictions; in particular, lots containing animal
Exotic Jewelry ................................... 1162-1257 materials such as ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell or whalebone
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Rare Gemstones of Distinction ............ 1175-1207 Lots noted in the catalog with a Y next to the lot number (e.g.,
1001Y) contain one or more such animal materials. It is the buyer’s
The “100 Carat Club” .......................... 1208-1219 responsibility to investigate any such restrictions and to obtain any
Phenomenal Gems ............................. 1220-1226 relevant export and import licences. Please note that this process
Unmounted Gems and Exotic Jewelry .1227-1257 is governed by local authorities and may take considerable time.
Regardless of any delay in the obtaining of an export or import
Minerals ............................................... 1258-1312 license or denial of a license’s issuance, purchased lots shall be
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Carey A. Parshall ............................... 1258-1295 any sale. Prospective buyers are advised to obtain information
Native Metals ...................................... 1313-1315 from the relevant regulatory authorities regarding export and import
Natural History ..................................... 1316-1396 restrictions, requirements and costs prior to bidding.
Meteorites .......................................... 1316-1330

Insects ................................................ 1331-1337 Notice Regarding Burmese
Fossils and Curiosities......................... 1338-1396 Jadeite and Rubies
Artist Biographies and Index........... pages 186-187
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LAPIDARY
WORKS OF ART
Lots 1001-1123
1001
“Chocolate” Brown Obsidian
Carving of St. Nicolas
By Manfred Wild
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Carved of a single piece of Russian brown
obsidian, St. Nicolas is depicted holding
open his bag with a seated cat beside him. A
beloved Saint, particularly throughout northern
and central Europe, St. Nicolas was known
for rewarding good children with treats on the
6th of December. It is a little known fact that
he was also the patron Saint of cats. This is
an imaginative use of the mineral obsidian--
so rarely seen in this chocolate brown color
which originates in Russia. Height 5in
$4,000 - 6,000
1002
Jasper and Gemstone Carving of
a Cardinal
circa 1965
By Georg Wild
Carved of red South African jasper, with a
yellow jasper beak and black agate throat,
the bronze feet resting upon a cold painted
bronze branch embellished with five leaves of
carved nephrite, with two small pine cones,
paper label #231, length 6in
$1,000 - 1,500
Without Reserve
1003
Collection of Twenty Christmas
“Cookies, Candies and Nuts”
By Manfred Wild
Including 10 Christmas cookies and
chocolates carved of yellow-beige jasper,
1001
“chocolate” brown obsidian, with toppings
of orange carnelian “marmelade”, white
kascholong opal almonds and granulated
“sugar” formed of rock crystal. Together with
6 candies carved of yellow, blue and violet
fluorite with rock crystal “wrappers”; as well
as 2 walnuts and 2 peanuts carved out of
jasper, length of peanut: 57.0mm (20)
$6,000 - 8,000
1002
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1003
Gems, Minerals, Lapidary Works of Art and Natural History | 9

1004
1004
Rock Crystal, Enamel and Diamond Presentation Box—”Winter”
By Manfred Wild
The perfect Christmas presentation piece—either to contain a precious jewel within or to
give as a present itself—this exquisite hand-carved rectangular box is formed of translucent
panels of rock crystal quartz. The thumb-piece is formed of four holly leaves rendered in
translucent green enamel on 18K yellow gold, surrounding a cluster of twelve red “berries”
carved of coral with black onyx centers. Like the window-pane frost motifs found in
Faberge’s work, the box is embellished with “ice-stars” formed of 18K gold and set with a
total of approximately 520 diamonds, weighing altogether approximately 5.03 carats, The
rectangular base is carved of white dolomite and decorated with 18K yellow gold. Length of
box: 9in. Length of dolomite base: 10 1/4in
$40,000 - 60,000
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1005 1005 (open)
1005
Enamel and Rock Crystal Egg Creation with
Brooch--”The Holly Egg”
By Manfred Wild
Featuring an egg decorated with green enamel on a guilloché ground,
trimmed in 18K yellow gold, raised on a stem of 18K yellow gold
embellished with textured gold leaves and green enamel leaves,
having 57 red coral beads with black onyx centers. The octagonal
base of rock crystal topped with a slab of aventurine quartz, trimmed
in 18K gold. The hinged lid opening to reveal the interior with a
removable brooch having berries formed of red coral, the leaves of
Russian nephrite, mounted in 14K yellow gold, (stamped 585). Signed
EB for Emil Becker and M. Wild for Manfred Wild. Total gold weight
approximately 143 grams. Height 7 1/2in
$35,000 - 45,000
1005

1006
“The Winter Palace”—
An Illuminated Music Box of
Carved Rock Crystal, Diamonds
and Aquamarine
By Manfred Wild
Designed in the form of a Russian onion-
domed palace tower, this enchanting creation
is the virtuoso work of a team of highly-skilled
craftsmen under the direction of the German
lapidary genius, Manfred Wild. The iconic
Russian image—the onion dome—is formed
of highly transparent, carved and polished
rock crystal. The walls are also fabricated of
rock crystal textured with a matte finish and
dendritic or “fern-like” patterns resembling
winter’s frost as it forms on a window—a
stylistic device used in much of the work
of Carl Fabergé—for whom Manfred Wild’s
family produce a great number of objets d’art
at the beginning of the last century.
The structure rests upon a base carved of
white dolomite whose internal structure of
reflective platelets presents a scintillating
effect reminiscent of new-fallen snow.
The sculpture is decorated with 641 small
diamonds with a total approximate weight
of 4.75 carats. A key-wind mechanism
controls the music box function—the key
itself is fabricated of 18K yellow gold with a
cabochon aquamarine inset on each side,
together totaling approximately 7.24 carats.
The music box is both illuminated and

electrified, (and comes complete with
several adaptors to accommodate different
international currents) so that the multiple
doors of the Palace open to reveal a
magical interior. The reverse side of each
door bears a photograph of a wintery
scene (captured by Wild himself in his own
garden) while deep in the interior rests
a perfectly scaled model of a Russian
dacha, entirely constructed of 18K yellow
gold complete with a “snow” covered roof
rendered in sparkling white dolomite and
encrusted in several hundred tiny natural
diamond crystals, totaling approximately
110.50 carats, which are utilized to create
the effect of icicles suspended from the
eaves. A small “brook”, formed of carved
Brazilian aquamarine, flows from beneath
the wintery house and over the side of the
sculpture suggesting a “waterfall”. When
the single rose-cut diamond push button is
depressed, the doors of the Palace fly open
and the romantic strains of Lara’s Theme
from the beloved film Doctor Zhivago are
heard. This timeless creation is sure to
please the most serious Lapidary collector
and will likely become a treasured family
heirloom passed down for generations.
Height 18 ¼ inches (46cm), weight 34.8 lbs
(15.8 kilos). Total gross weight of 18K gold:
903 grams (29.03 ounces troy)
$200,000 - 250,000
1006 (details)
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1006
1007
Two Gemstone Carvings of Bunnies
By Manfred Wild
Both of very fine quality and realistically carved, the larger bunny,
carved of highly transparent rock crystal quartz, with inset pink
sapphire eyes rimmed in 18K yellow gold, length 3 1/2 in; the smaller
bunny carved of translucent banded green and lavender fluorite, the
inset eyes formed of pink tourmaline cabochons, length 2 3/4in (2)
$2,000 - 2,500
Without Reserve
1008
Exceptional Labradorite Carving of Two Owls
By Manfred Wild
1007
Carved to depict a mother owl with her offspring, formed from a single
large specimen of superb quality labradorite with vivid blue and purple
sheen, with inset agate eyes. Signed with monogram signature EB for
Emil Becker and M. Wild for Manfred Wild. Length 6 1/2in
$4,500 - 5,500
1009
Spotted Jasper Carving of a Frog
By Manfred Wild
Carved from a variety of spotted jasper from Madagascar which is
known as “orbicular” jasper, so named due to its circular patterns. This
is an exceptional animal carving which fully conveys the moist skin
texture of the amphibian. The inset eyes are formed of cat’s eye blue-
green tourmalines. Signed with monogram EB for Emil Becker and M.
Wild for Manfred Wild. Length 4 1/2in
$4,000 - 6,000
1010
Gem Aquamarine Fish on Coral, Gold,
Diamond and Aquamarine Base
By Manfred Wild
Featuring a rich blue aquamarine fish, weighing approximately 345
1008 carats, the rough originating from Mozambique, resting upon a base
formed of a branch of pink angelskin coral, weighing 328 grams,
emerging from a large rough Brazilian aquamarine crystal, weighing
approximately 466 carats, embellished with an 18K gold starfish
and accented with 96 brilliant-cut diamonds, together weighing
approximately 1.71 carats, mounted with 18K yellow gold (weighing
approximately 152 grams). Signed with monogram EB for Emil Becker
and M. Wild for Manfred Wild. Height 6 3/4in
$55,000 - 65,000
Notice to bidders outside of the United States: Please note that this
lot contains coral. Permits may be required in order to export this lot
out of the United States. Exports to Hong Kong, China and Taiwan
may be restricted completely. Please contact the Natural History
Department before bidding.
1009
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1010

1011
1012
1011 1012 1013

Three Carved Rock Crytal Rock crystal quartz carving of Exceptional Green Beryl Carving-
Polar Bears an elephant on malachite base -”Mother Owl and Offspring”
By Manfred Wild By Manfred Wild By Manfred Wild
Idar-Oberstein, Germany Idar-Oberstein, Germany Idar-Oberstein, Germany
The quality of animal carvings is generally Carved of highly transparent rock crystal Carved from a single large crystal of
judged by how realistically the fur is rendered quartz, the well-formed elephant,mounted unenhanced, natural color Ukranian
and how natural the positions may appear. with 18K yellow gold tusks and toenails, chartreuse green beryl of robust proportions,
This family of three bears is of particularly fine perches one foot upon a polished ball of expertly rendered with naturalistic texturing
quality for those reasons and the fact that near-flawless citrine. Raised in a removable to the feathers. The eyes formed in the
highly transparent rock crystal quartz is a polished malachite base of oval outline. traditional German manner of reverse painted
rarer commodity than most collectors realize- Signed EB for Emil Becker. Length 7in rock crystal. The beaks, eye sockets and
-particularly when it is sacrificed for a carving. $3,000 - 4,000 claws all fabricated from 18K yellow gold.
The group is comprised of a walking adult With naturally etched crystal faces left intact
bear, having black onyx eyes and nose, with a on three sides of the hexagonal crystal.
smoky quartz snout, length 9 1/2 in; the seated Weighing approximately 7,790 carats (1558.0
adult bear, with blue sapphire cabochon eyes grams) and measuring 7 x 4 x 3in. Signed EB
and smoky quartz nose, Signed EB for Emil for Emil Becker and M. Wild for Manfred Wild.
Beck and M. Wild for Manfred Wild, height 5 in; $60,000 - 80,000
together with a seated baby polar bear having
a black onyx nose, height 3 1/4in (3)
$25,000 - 35,000
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1013
1014
1014
Guilloché Enamel Box with Rhodochrosite Cabochon
By Manfred Wild
A superb example of guilloché enamel at its finest, the entire surface of this superb
presentation box is covered with translucent white enamel over a guilloché ground, with
borders of 18K yellow gold (weighing 33 grams). The lid is inset with a gem-quality cross-
section slice of a rhodochrosite stalactite, having a rare bull’s eye formation to the center.
The rhodochrosite slice is rimmed with gold and a border of red enamel. With two cabochon
rhodochrosites accents to the handle. Signed EB for Emil Becker and M.Wild for Manfred Wild.
Length 7in
$20,000 - 30,000
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1015
1016
1015 (open)
1015 1016
Lapis Lazuli, Gold and Emerald Box Rutilated Quartz Reverse Intaglio Carving--
By Manfred Wild ”Young Lovers”
Idar-Oberstein, Germany By Manfred Wild
Of classic baroque form, carved of gem-quality rich blue lapis lazuli. Idar-Oberstein, Germany
The thumbpiece formed with a bright green emerald cabochon, A large oval cabochon of quartz with rutile needle inclusions which
weighing apprximately 2.28 carats, bordered in a substantial amount give the effect of tall grass through which the young lovers walk.
of 18K yellow gold (77 grams), with hinged lid. Signed EB for Emil Reverse intaglio carved to depict the figures, the cabochon is backed
Becker. Length 4in with a sheet of rock crystal quartz. An 18K gold ribbon motif surmount
$14,000 - 18,000 and fleur de lis motif below decorates the face, while the 18K gold
borders display ribbon and leaf motif decoration, mounted with an
yellow vermeil easel back, Signed EB for Emil Becker and M. Wild for
Manfred Wild. Height 5 3/4in
$9,000 - 11,000

1017
Exceptional Smoky Quartz and
High-Karat Gold Vase
By Manfred Wild
Carved from a single, very large crystal of
natural smoky quartz, the vase retains a
hexagonal outline of the original crystal,
tapering to the base. The stem of the vase
is enhanced with 10 layers of 24K fine gold
while the foot is bordered in 84 grams of 18K
yellow gold. Signed EB for Emil Becker and
M. Wild for Manfred Wild. Height 17 1/2in
$50,000 - 70,000
1017
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1018
Exceptional Rock Crystal
Quartz Decanter
By Manfred Wild
This fine quality decanter is carved and
faceted of highly transparent rock crystal
quartz and decorated with a border of
translucent green enamel on a basket-weave
decorated ground, with 18K yellow gold
borders and accents. The top of the faceted
stopper is decorated with 18K yellow gold
and green enamel and accented with a ruby
cabochon, weighing approximately 0.75
carats. Few collectors grasp how rare and
valuable near-flawless quartz actually is.
Mounted 108.60 grams of 18K yellow gold
(750). Height 13in
$60,000 - 80,000
1016
1019
Faceted Citrine Box with Reverse Intaglio Painting--
”Two Kingfishers”
By Manfred Wild
Of oval outline, the body of the box formed of a flawless natural color
citrine, weighing approximately 2,410 carats. The hinged lid formed
of a large cabochon of near-flawless rock crystal with golden rutile
needles in the area of the marsh grasses. The lid is further decorated
with a reverse intaglio carved and painted scene of two Kingfishers
on a branch, with one holding a newly caught fish in his beak, the
painting signed H. Bussmer. The thumb piece and borders formed
with a substantial amount of 18K gold. Signed with monogram EB for
Emil Becker and M. Wild for Manfred Wild. Length 4in
$18,000 - 22,000
1020
Carved Agate Box in the form of a Ram’s Head
By Manfred Wild
1019 Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Carved of natural banded brown and grey agate, the hinged lid
fitted with 18K yellow gold closure and thumb piece. Signed with
monogram EB for Emil Becker. Signed M. Wild for Manfred Wild.
Height 2 1/2in
$5,000 - 6,000
1021
Reverse Intaglio Carved and Painted Rock Crystal
Box--”The Crane”
By Manfred Wild
Of circular outline, the rock crystal lid of the box having a line of
chlorite inclusions which have been utilized in the composition of the
image. The reverse intaglio carving is decorated with painting to depict
a crane, and the scene is backed with mother-of-pearl. The body of
the box is carved of near-flawless, almost optically clear rock crystal.
The hinged lid mounted with a substantial quantity (32 grams) of 18K
yellow gold. Signed EB for Emil Becker and M. Wild for Manfred Wild.
Diameter 2 3/4in
$14,000 - 18,000
1020 1022
Exceptional Carved Fluorite Bowl with Gold
Brooch Adornment
By Christopher Schmidt
Retailed by Robert Juchem,
Carved from a single piece of fluorite having rich hues of violet and
green in alternating bands. The interior of the bowl is smooth polished
to allow for transmission of light. The exterior of the bowl is carved to
imitate the texture of feathers. The feather motif is carried on in the
addition of the 18K yellow gold brooch which is removable, signed
France, stamped 750. The bowl signed RJ for retailer Robert Juchem.
Length 9 1/2in
$4,000 - 6,000
1021
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1022
1023 1024
1023 1024
Citrine and Rock Crystal Scent Bottle Morganite and Green Tourmaline Scent Bottle
By Manfred Wild By Manfred Wild
Idar-Oberstein, Germany Idar-Oberstein, Germany
The bottle formed of a near-flawless, optical grade natural color Pink beryl of great transparency has been used to fabricate
faceted citrine having an octagonal outline, weighing approximately this attractive scent bottle, weighing approximately 487 carats,
168.5 carats. The stopper formed of a faceted, optical grade natural with a dark green tourmaline faceted briolette stopper, weighing
rock crystal, the collar with green enamel decoration over an engine- approximately 79 carats. Eight diamonds, weighing approximately
turned ground. The interior having an emerald cabochon stopper with 0.10 carats, accent the collar, mounted in 18K yellow gold, Signed
a gold stick with threaded interior, mounted with 18K yellow gold. with monogram EB for Emil Becker and M. Wild for Manfred Wild
Signed EB for Emil Becker and M. Wild for Manfred Wild. Height 6in and stamped 750. Height 3 1/2in
$4,000 - 6,000 $6,000 - 8,000

1025
Carved Gemstone Whimsical Character Study—
”The French Drummer Duck”
By Manfred Wild
A distinctly European sense of humor is evident in the selection of the
subject matter of this character study as well as that of the previous
lot. The proximity of Idar-Oberstein of only one hour to the French
border has allowed Wild ample opportunity to formulate impressions
of his neighbors. Believing that the French who, though smaller in
stature than the Germans, always proudly “beat their own drum”, he
has depicted the duck literally performing this activity. His choice of a
duck to represent the French stems from the typical association of that
nation with the canard and their fondness for that particular waterfowl
and its by-products, e.g. paté and duck a l’orange, etc.
Dressed as a military marching band drummer, the duck’s uniform is

carved of natural agate, red jasper, blue lapis lazuli, black obsidian and
white dolomite and is accented with four sapphire cabochons and
one ruby cabochon. The drum is formed of silver, translucent green
enamel on a guilloché ground and trimmed with 18K gold. He stands
on an octagonal base formed of black Russian obsidian and 18K gold,
signed M. Wild. Height 7 1/2in
$15,000 - 20,000
1026
Whimsical Gemstone Carving of
“Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum”
By the firm of Robert Juchem
The hats and socks, carved of Afghani lapis lazuli; the heads (with
sapphire cabohon eyes), trousers and hands, carved of eosite quartz;
the collars of white kascholong opal, the shirts of red jasper; the shoes
of black obsidian; on an oval base carved of Russian brown obsidian.
Height 5in
$2,000 - 3,000
1027
Multi-gemstone Lapidary Confection--
1025 ”Ice Cream Sundae”
By Manfred Wild
The sense of humor of the artist is readily apparent in this unique
creation comprising scoops of ice cream carved of various minerals.
The cup itself is carved of near-flawless, optically-clear rock crystal
quartz, the stem of which is formed of a large natural color faceted
citrine, weighing approximately 226.79 carats, between bands of 18K
yellow gold, raised on a tapering foot of near-flawless rock crystal
quartz rimmed in 18K gold. The “scoops” of ice cream of different
“flavors” are suggested as follows: yellow calcite for lemon; white
quartz for vanilla; brown obsidian for chocolate; thulite for strawberry;
orange calcite for apricot; lemon chrysoprase with veining for mint
chocolate; and carnelian for the four cherries. The whipped cream is
white calcite, the wafer, a beige jasper; the chocolate sprinkles, brown
jasper. This creation is sure to delight any lapidary collector--and best
of all--it’s not fattening! Height 11in
$35,000 - 45,000
Offered on a circular sterling silver plate (not illustrated).
1026
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1028
1028
Garnet and Diamond Egg Creation--
”The World’s Largest Polished Garnet”
By Manfred Wild
Possibly the finest and most notable egg creation produced by Manfred Wild, this fine object
would surely form the centerpiece of any serious collection of lapidary works of art. With
the color of a fine claret wine this polished egg, carved from an immense rough garnet from
Orissa, India, weighing altogether approximately 5,696 carats astonishes the viewer with
its beauty. The harmony of colors from the egg to the translucent claret red enamel on the
tapering stem, and the intarsia cross-section slices of garnet to the base all fit together like
a well-executed symphony. The egg opens to reveal a diamond-set cross mounted in 18K
gold and platinum, set on both sides with total of 456 diamonds weighing approximately
8.50 carats. The cross (which rotates) is embellished to the center with a single octahedral
brown diamond, weighing approximately 5.74 carats, and 5 natural yellow diamond-cubes,
weighing approximately 10.04 carats. The cross emerges from a large faceted rock crystal
quartz, measuring 125mm in diameter, which has been polished to mirror brightness.
Beneath the egg is an 18K gold “crown of thorns” which acts as a collar. When turned, it
serves to open and close the egg. The stem beneath features two lines of 46 calibré-cut
almandite garnets, with a faceted rock crystal spacer between. The base is comprised of
another faceted rock crystal quartz, diameter 5 in, and embellished with 24 flat garnets.
The entire object comprises 403 grams of 18K gold and 30.50 grams of platinum. The egg
measures 150 x 120 mm. Height of object overall: 12in
$300,000 - 400,000
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1029
1029
Amethyst Egg Creation with King Charles Spaniel
By Manfred Wild
A fitting tribute to a very lucky dog--this unique amethyst sculpture is one of the more colorful
egg creations designed by Manfred Wild. Composed of beautiful violet amethyst, carved
with sufficient thinness to allow for the transmission of light. The egg opens with the use of
a thumb piece composed of a faceted amethyst. Revealed in the interior is a King Charles
spaniel seated upon a cushion--also entirely carved of amethyst. The “cushion” suspends four
18K yellow gold tassel ornaments. Raised on a tapering stem of amethyst, inset with a large
faceted amethyst of great transparency. The entire composition is trimmed in 18K yellow gold.
This is one of only two amethyst eggs carved and designed by the artist: the other, which has
a bulldog in the interior, resides in the Gemstone Museum in Idar-Oberstein. Signed EB for Emil
Becker and M. Wild for Manfred Wild. Height 12in
$60,000 - 80,000
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1029

1030 1030 (reverse)
1031
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1032
1030 1031 1032

Very Fine Green Beryl Carving of Agate Carving of a Seated Monkey Natural Blue Topaz Carving
a Mouse By Alfred Zimmerman of a Bear
By Alfred Zimmerman Idar-Oberstein, Germany By Alfred Zimmerman
Idar-Oberstein, Germany Carved from a single piece of fine quality, Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Carved from a single specimen of green beryl translucent agate, fully utilizing the banded Carved from a single rough of natural color,
having strong saturation of color and excellent nature of the original rough to render the unenhanced blue topaz, this naturalistic
transparency, with blue sapphire cabochon primate, with brown to the back, graduating rendering of a bear resting upon an ice
eyes and an 18K gold tail and whiskers, to translucent grey to the front. The virtuoso floe is the epitome of the finest in animal
with monogram signature AZ for Alfred craftsmanship of these carvings is best seen carvings from Idar-Oberstein. The front of
Zimmerman. Weighing approximately 605 cts in the rendering of the hands and faces--in the carving is polished smooth in a free-form
gross including tail. Height 1 3/4in this case the observer can easily see the contour polished fashion, while the reverse
$7,000 - 9,000 extreme fineness with which they have been displays the natural etched face of the original
carved. Signed with monogram AZ for Alfred crystal.....with a fine, stepped trigonal pattern
Offered in a custom-fitted ultrasuede box. Zimmerman. Height 3in of growth. With blue sapphire cabochon
$14,000 - 18,000 eyes. Weighing approximately 9673.5 carats
(1934.6 grams)Signed with monogram AZ for
Offered in a custom-fitted ultrasuede box. Alfred Zimmerman. Measuring 5 x 5 x 2 3/4in
$40,000 - 50,000
Offered in a custom-fitted ultrasuede box.

1033
1033 1035
Ametrine Carving of a Pair of Penguins Ruby Carving of a Hummingbird with Quartz Flower
By Alfred Zimmerman By Eberhardt Bank
Carved from a single large rough weighing 967 grams originally-- The rich red carved ruby hummingbird, weighing approximately 682.5
notable for being the finest quality Bolivian ametrine having vivid violet carats, set with faceted round brilliant-cut diamond-set eyes and
and golden hues. The fine gem-quality facet-grade ametrine--with enhanced with 18K yellow gold beak and feet. The hummingbird is
patches of golden yellow near the feet-- is realistically textured to imitate removable from the flower. The flower is carved of highly transparent
feathers, and the surface of the ice beneath their 18K yellow gold feet. rock crystal quartz while the leaves are carved of nephrite. The
With blue sapphire cabochon eyes. Signed AZ for Alfred Zimmerman. composition rests upon a base of quartz and epidote. Height 9 1/2in
Weighing approximately 1969 carats (394 grams). Height 3in $3,500 - 5,500
$25,000 - 30,000
1034 No lot
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1035

1037
1036
1038
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1039
1040
1036 1039
Gem-quality Aquamarine and Gold Carving Ruby-in Zoisite and Obsidian Carving
of a Cockatoo By Eberhard Bank
By Eberhard Bank Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Idar-Oberstein, Germany Evoking the landscapes of the desert South West is this carving
This is an extremely fine carving of gem-grade aquamarine, weighing of a howling coyote and Saguaro cactus. The coyote’s brown fur
approximately 839.0 carats. The beak is formed of rich blue indicolite is rendered in natural brown obsidian while the Saguaro cactus is
tourmaline, the eyes are set with two circular-cut diamonds, rimmed imaginatively formed from a single intact piece of ruby-in-zoisite. The
in 18K yellow gold. The comb is carved of pink tourmaline. The 18K artist has positioned the rough in such a way that the ruby portion
yellow gold feet are set upon a base of smoky quartz crystals, possibly of the mineral forms the cactus flower blossoms. The stamens of
from Switzerland. With 18K yellow gold inset monogram initials EB for the flowers are decorated with 18K gold accents. The coyote walks
Eberhard Bank. Height 5in across a base of dolomite above a polished black marble slab base,
$12,000 - 15,000 with monogram gold mark EB for Eberhard Bank. Length 16in
$7,000 - 9,000
1037
Amethyst Parrot on Quartz Base 1040
By Eberhardt Bank Lapis lazuli Carving of a Charging Bull
Idar-Oberstein, Germany By Eberhard Bank
Carved from banded amethyst of bright violet hue from Hyderabad, Idar-Oberstein, Germany
India. The beak carved of yellow crystal opal, with a fire opal tongue. Classic imagery in the repertoire of German animal carvings is the
With gold vermeil feet, on a quartz crystal cluster. Height 9in charging bull. In this example the body is carved of gem grade lapis
$2,000 - 3,000 lazuli from Afghanistan, weighing approximately 5130 carats, the eyes
inset with bright pink faceted tourmalines rimmed in 18K yellow gold.
1038 Length 8in
Hawk’s Eye Quartz Carving of a Panther $2,000 - 3,000
By Georg Wild
circa 1965
Carved of a single piece of blue banded tiger’s eye quartz, known
in the mineral hobby as hawk’s eye quartz, with diamond-set eyes,
rhodonite tongue, white agate teeth (one incisor deficient), signed with
monogram GW for Georg Wild and numbered 9428. Length 7 1/2in
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reseve

1043
1041
1042 1044
1041 1043
Carved Labradorite Duck with Silver Feet Branch of Red Raspberries in a Rock Crystal Vase
By Bernard Becker By Georg Wild
Finely carved of high-grade labradorite, with inset yellow jasper beak. Typical of the flower studies produced in Idar-Oberstein over the
The silver feet signed Bernhard Becker, stamped 935. Length 5 1/4in last century, the present example displays berries carved of Russian
$1,500 - 2,000 pink rhodonite and leaves of nephrite jade. The stems are fabricated
of 18K gold, elegantly emerging from a carved and polished rock
1042 crystal quartz vase which gives the illusion of a “water” line. This is a
Multi-gemstone Carving of a Duck re-creation of the Fabergé work that resides in the Royal Collection of
Idar-Oberstein, Germany Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Height 6 1/2in
Composed of a variety of carved gemstones including: lapis flecked $2,000 - 3,000
with pyrite for the body; bright green aventurine quartz for the head;
the beak and feet of spotted yellow jasper. Length 5 1/2in 1044
$1,500 - 2,000 Nephrite and White Chalcedony Cane Handle
Carved in the style of Fabergé, of Russian nephrite, the frog resting
upon a base of translucent white chalcedony. The cabochon ruby
eyes rimmed in gold. Height 3 3/4in
$1,500 - 2,000
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1046
1047
1048
1045
1045 1047
Agate Carving of an Ostrich Two Hardstone Carvings of Ducks together with
By Georg Wild a Daschund
The ostrich is a classic animal subject used by gemstone carvers The first duck, with body assembled from blue and gold tiger’s eye
in Germany due to the challenges it represents in carving the neck quartz, blue lace agate, a jasper beak and inset diamond eyes. The
successfully and in proportion. The present subject is carved of 18K gold feet rest on a base cut and polished from a single green
translucent greyish brown banded agate. the eyes are set with small beryl cabochon, length 2 1/2in; together with a second duck, carved
diamonds. The gold vermeil legs rest upon a rectangular brown of white quartz, agate and jasper, with inset diamond eyes, length 2
aragonite base. Height 6 3/4in 1/4in; together with a brown obsidian carving of a daschund, with
$1,200 - 1,500 inset diamond eyes. Tail repaired. Length 4 1/2in (3)
Without Reserve $1,200 - 1,500
Without Reserve
1046
Verdite Carving of a Crocodile 1048
By Paul Dreher Group of Four Agate and Gold Bird Carvings
Idar-Oberstein, Germany By Georg Wild
Carved of a single large piece of verdite, with realistic texturing to Idar-Oberstein, Germany
the skin, suggesting a reptilian quality. The interior of the mouth is Including three kiwis, each with body carved of banded agate, with inset
rendered in bright pink rhodonite, and the teeth are formed of minute diamond eyes, the legs and beak of 18K yellow gold, stamped 750,
natural terminated calcite crystals. Length 13in height 2 1/4in; together with an ibis, carved of banded agate, with inset
$1,000 - 1,500 diamond eyes, and 18K gold legs, stamped 750, height 2 3/4in (4)
$1,200 - 1,500
Without Reserve

1049
1051
1050
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1049
Gemstone Carving of a Kingfisher
By Bernhard Becker
Pliny the Elder, who lived and wrote during the first century, recorded
the appearance of the Halcyon bird: a small bird with a sea-blue back
and a reddish breast. It had white feathers on the neck and a long
beak. This description fits the European Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis.
Found throughout Europe it can also be seen in northern Africa and
much of Asia. Its habitat is fresh water, especially where the water is
calm and slow moving, and where tall riverbanks provide nesting sites.
In the present sculpture, the bird’s body is carved of a single piece of fine
quality bright blue Afghani lapis lazuli. Inlays of milky white quartz form the
cheeks and throat and bright red jasper was utilized around the eyes and
belly. The beak is formed of carved obsidian and the cabochon eyes are of
smoky quartz, rimmed in 18K yellow gold. A swampy landscape is evoked
through the use of the carved brown obsidian tree stump upon which his
gold vermeil feet rest. Polished to a lustrous sheen the stump rises from
a circular natural agate geode section with drusy center, with 18K yellow 1052
gold monogram BB inset into the base, for Bernhard Becker. Height 7in
$5,000 - 7,000
1050
Carved Gemstone Flower Study
A charming study of a small spray of flowers, each flower head carved
of jadeite, with synthetic sapphires to the the centers. Five carved
nephrite leaves adorn the branch fabricated of 14K yellow gold, in a
nearly optically clear rock crystal quartz vase. Carved in Germany, the
gold bearing Cyrllic hallmarks. Height 6in
$1,500 - 2,500
1051
Two Farm-themed Gemstone Animal Carvings
Idar-Oberstein, Germany 1053
Including a rhodonite carving of three pigs, with maker’s mark BS;
together with a jasper carving of a rooster, by George Wild, numbered
9489. Height 3 1/2in (2)
$1,000 - 1,500
Without Reserve
1052
Two Gemstone Carvings of Dogs
The first, By Manfred Wild, a black obsidian carving of a Terrier, with
red jasper tongue, height 2 3/4in; together with a rock crystal quartz
carving of a Pekingese, height 1 3/4in (2)
$1,500 - 2,000
Without Reserve
1053
Group of Three Agate and Jasper Animal Carvings
Robert Juchem and Georg Wild
The first, in the form of a monkey, carved of translucent honey-brown
agate, with small inset diamond eyes, with monogram signature RJ for
Robert Juchem, numbered 19, height 2 1/2in; a banded agate carving
of an anteater, with inset diamond eyes, unsigned, length 3 1/4in; 1054
together with a spotted jasper camel, with inset ruby eyes, signed GW
for Georg Wild, numbered 624. Length 6in (3)
$1,000 - 1,500
Without Reserve
1054
Two Carved Agate Penguins
By Georg Wild
The bodies carved of black and white agate, each set with diamond
eyes; the penguins rest upon a base of jaccaré smoky quartz
reminiscent of an ice floe, length 6 1/2in, heights 3 1/4 and 2 3/4in (3)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1055
1056
1057
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1055
Rare Sugilite Carving of Herons on Calcite Base
Wessels Manganese Mine
Kuruman, South Africa
Carved in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Sugilite is named for the Japanese geologist, K. Sugi, who discovered
it originally in 1944 on Iwagi Island, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. There
are only three locations known to produce this mineral (Japan,
Quebec and South Africa). The manganese gives it the deep purple
color that often makes it highly desirable for jewelry. However, it is
rarely used as a carving material due to its scarcity. These two herons
have been realistically depicted using fine quality, bright purple sugilite
which would normally be considered “gem-grade” and surprising
was not reserved for the making of cabochons. With yellow jasper
beaks, raised on silver legs, on a “dog-tooth” calcite base. Weighing
approximately 770.0 carats and 665.0 carats. Height 7in (2)
$4,000 - 6,000
1056
Rubellite Tourmaline Carving of a Woman and a
Smoky Quartz Carving of Madonna
By Erwin Pauly
Formed from a single large specimen of gem rubellite tourmaline
possessing a deep, rich fuchsia pink, the front carved with the face of a
woman with long flowing hair, the sides still retaining the striations of the
natural crystal, signed Erwin Pauly. Weighing approximately 578.5 carats
and measuring 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1in; together with a smoky quartz intaglio
carving of The Madonna, By Erwin Pauly, Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Having a great degree of transparency and excellent saturation of color.
with monogram signature EP for Erwin Pauly. Weighing approximately
113.5 carats and measuring 3 x 1 3/4in (2)
$1,500 - 2,000
1057
Two Labradorite Birds on Petrified Wood Bases
The first, a falcon on petrified wood base, by Manfred Gettman, height
4 1/2in; together with a labradorite carving of an owl, By Eberhard
Bank, also on a petrified wood base. Height 5in (2)
$1,800 - 2,200
1058
1058
Labradorite Duck on Petrified Wood Base
By George Brandt
The duck carving of very fine quality as seen in the rendering of the
feathers, the quality of the labradorite itself is particularly fine and
iridescent. The beak is carved of carnelian agate. The feet of gold
vermeil rest upon a specimen of petrified wood. A separate carving of
a mussel shell completes the composition. Height 7in
$1,200 - 1,500
1059
Four Gemstone Carvings of Birds
By Manfred Wild and other artists
Including a pair of labradorite finches on an agate geode base, by
Manfred Wild, height 4in; a carved obsidian finch on a mineral base, 1059
by Manfred Wild, height 4 1/2in; an amethyst sparrow on an amethyst
and calcite base, by Manfred Gettman, height 5in; and a ocean jasper
duck on an amethyst rose base, height 5in (4)
$2,000 - 3,000

1060
1060 1062
Agate Carving of Four Mice with Amber Cheese Fine Agate Carving of Two Ducks
By Heidi Nilges By Gerd Moser
This imaginative carving is comprised of a “wheel” of cheese, length Each carved of fine translucent agate, realistically rendered to depict
4 1/2in, carved of a large specimen of amber, still retaining its natural the feathers of the fowl as they fly, the wings beautifully book-matched
rind. One mouse rests atop the cheese, while the other three can to reveal parallel banding. With carnelian beaks and gold vermeil feet.
be moved to create an infinitely variable composition. The mice Raised on a quartz and chalcopyrite base, length 7 1/2in
are particularly finely carved with great detail and are exceptionally $2,000 - 3,000
noteworthy for the fact that the tails are integral and not separately
added in metal. Signed HN for Heidi Nilgis. 1063
$5,000 - 7,000 Rock Crystal Doves on Calcite Geode
By Gerd Moser
1061 Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Labradorite Carving of a Kingfisher Each bird carved of highly transparent rock crystal quartz, with pink
By Gerd Moser tourmaline beaks, the gold vermeil feet resting upon a calcite geode.
Idar-Oberstein, Germany Measuring 10 1/2 x 7 x 6in
The beloved fishing bird is depicted here in fine quality iridescent $2,000 - 3,000
labradorite. The breast is carved of red quartz, the throat and neck of
milky white quartz, with a grey agate fish in his beak. The feet of 18K
gold vermeil, resting atop a quartz crystal. Height 6 1/2in
$3,000 - 4,000
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1061
1062
1063

1064 1065
1064
Gemstone Carving of a Balloon Seller with Basket
By Manfred Wild
Exceedingly intricate with a high attention to detail, this charming
gemstone carving comprises a variety of gemstones: the cloak, of
ruby-in-zoisite; the face and hands of eosite quartz; the blouse of
red jasper; the skirt of lapis lazuli; the apron of white chalcedony, the
bench of petrified wood; the hair of translucent agate; the balloons
carved of aquamarine, carnelian, rock crystal, blue chalcedony,
amethyst, lapis lazuli and even green tourmaline. The separate basket,
carved of tiger’s eye matrix made to look like wicker, holds carnelian
and blue and green agate balloons yet to be “inflated”. With engraved
maker’s mark EB for Emil Becker. Height 4 1/2in
$6,000 - 8,000
1065
Gemstone Carving of a Russian Peasant Woman--
”The Marriage Broker”
Carved of a variety of hardstone materials, many of which are native
to Russia: the head scarf, of Russian rhodonite; the cape of Russian
black obsidian with inlaid borders of red jasper and a conglomerate;
the blouse, of a green hardstone; the skirt, of lapis lazuli from
Afghanistan. Height 6 1/2in
$2,000 - 3,000
1066
Gemstone Carving of a Peasant Woman
The head scarf of green serpentine, the face and coat of eosite quartz,
with borders of brown obsidian; the skirt of lapis lazuli. Raised on a
1066 black obsidian base. Height 6 1/2in
$2,000 - 3,000
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1067 1068
1067
Gemstone Carving of a Sailor
The sailor’s suit and hat carved of white dolomite, the scarf of Afghani
lapis lazuli, the shoes of black onyx, raised on an oval base of Russian
grey obsidian. Height 7 1/2in
$2,000 - 3,000
1068
Gemstone Carving of Man with Top Hat and Apron
Part of a series of carvings produced in Germany for the Russian
market, depicting various laborers. Carved of a variety of hardstones
including lapis lazuli for the hat, eosite quartz for the face and hands,
white dolomite for the apron, pink rhodonite for the trousers, black
onyx for the boots. The octagonal base, carved of lapis lazuli. With
14K yellow gold chain link belt. Height 6 1/2in
$2,000 - 3,000
1069
Gemstone Carving of a Peasant Holding a Whip
Carved from a variety of hardstones including the jacket of lapis
lazuli, the hat of nephrite and brown obsidian, the face of eosite
quartz, tunic of green serpentine, the belt of rhodonite, the boots
of yellow jasper, the cravat and gloves of dendritic agate. He holds
a riding crop/whip of 18K yellow gold. Raised an a circular base of
sodalite. Height 5 3/4in
$2,000 - 3,000
1069

1073
1070
1070
Gemstone Carving of a Blanket Merchant
Depicting a prosperous merchant, as is evidenced by the yellow gold watch fob visible in his
pocket. The figure carved of a variety of gemstone materials including: the face and hands
of eosite quartz, the coat of Russian black obsidian, the blankets made of brown obsidian,
nephrite, jasper, chalcedony, rhodochrosite, white kascholong opal and brown agate. Raised
on an oval black onyx base. Height 6 5/8in
$2,000 - 3,000
1071
Gemstone Carving of a Laborer
Carving of a number of hardstone materials, many of which are native to Russia: the hat is
carved of Finnish spectrolite (labradorite); the beard, of brown jasper; the face and hand,
of eosite quartz; the coat, of Russian brown obsidian; the tunic, of a pink hardstone; the
trousers, of lapis lazuli; the shoes of black onyx; raised on an oval base of Russian brown
obsidian. He carries a silver spade over his shoulder, stamped 800 with Russian import
hallmarks. Height 5 1/4in
1071 $2,000 - 3,000
1072
Gemstone Carving of a Ukranian Peasant
Carved of a variety of hardstones, many of which are native to Russia or neighboring
countries: the hat carved of Finnish spectrolite (labradorite); the cloak, of Russian brown
obsidian; the shirt, of white dolomite with painted “embroidery”; the face and arms, of eosite
quartz; the trousers, of lapis lazuli; the belt, of red jasper; the boots, of black agate. He
holds a small 18K yellow gold pipe. Raised on an octagonal base carved of Russian black
obsidian. Height 5 3/4in
$2,000 - 3,000
1073
Black Obsidian Dragon-form Box with Gemstones
By the House of Fabergé Jewelry Salon
St. Petersburg, Russia Beautifully carved of midnight black Russian obsidian, the eyes inset
with tiger’s eye quartz cabochons, rimmed in gold. The neck mounted with 18K yellow gold and
having a hinged closure with a rectangular-cut emerald as a thumb piece and 16 small diamonds
inset to the collar. This is a unique object, created as an edition of one. Length 4 1/4in
$3,500 - 4,500
1072 Accompanied by a certificate from the House of Fabergé Gold Collection, St. Petersburg, Russia
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1075
1074
1074
Jasper Carving of a Hippo
St. Petersburg, Russia
Carved of a deep green jasper and realistically
textured to show the folds of skin, the eyes
set with cabochon rubies, the interior of the
mouth carved of orange eosite quartz, the
tusks of silver. Length 4 1/4in
$2,500 - 3,500
Accompanied by a certificate from the House of

Fabergé Gold Collection, St. Petersburg, Russia
1075
Agate Carving of a French Bulldog
This is a unique carving made by the House
of Fabergé, the only firm in Russia officially
permitted to make copies of original Fabergé
objects--each object is released as a single
example. Realistically carved of slightly
brownish-grey highly translucent agate, this
very fine carving is embellished with a 14K
yellow gold chain-link collar, stamped 585,
and gold toenails. Length 2 3/4in
$2,500 - 3,500 1076

1076
Black Obsidian Carving
of a Dachshund
This is a unique sculpture, created as an
edition of one, beautifully and very finely
carved of obsidian depicting of a daschund.
The cabochon eyes are carved of Ukrainian
yellow heliodor. The diamond accented collar
is of 14K yellow gold and the toenails are of
yellow gold. Length 4 1/4in
$2,500 - 3,500

1080 (detail)
1077
1077
Agate Carving of a Cat with Silver Ball
Finely carved of translucent agate this masterful piece fully captures the playfulness of the cat
as he coils to pounce on a “ball of yarn”. The ball is rendered of rope-twist silver. The cat’s
nose is carved of jasper, the claws are rendered in 14K yellow gold. The composition rests
upon a base of translucent green onyx. This is a unique sculpture, created as an edition of one,
Length 6 1/2in
$3,000 - 4,000
Accompanied by a certificate from the House of Fabergé Gold Collection, St. Petersburg, Russia
1078
Agate Carving of a Cat
Carved of a variegated white and black veined agate, the adult cat is enhanced with 18K
yellow gold claws. A gold rimmed red aventurine quartz plate rests beside him. Seated on an
oval base carved of Russian nephrite, bordered in silver. Height 4in
1078 $3,000 - 5,000
1079
Agate and Rhodonite Carving of a Shi Tzu--”The Coquette”
A gemstone work of art, created as a unique example by the House of Fabergé--the precious
canine expertly carved from translucent grey to brown agate, the eyes of Morion or smoky
quartz with a black onyx nose. The cushion carved of Russian rhodonite and mounted with
a silver rope-twist border. The bow carved of purpurine a form of red glass. With monogram
initials WA inscribed to the base. Height 3 1/2in
$2,500 - 3,500
Accompanied by a certificate from the House of Fabergé Gold Collection, St. Petersburg, Russia
1079
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1080
Published Gemstone Carving: The
Gypsy Fortune Teller
By Chubuanco
For the House of Fabergé Jewelry Salon
A functional box which can be used to store
a deck of cards, with concealed closure for
the drawer. The blouse of the fortuneteller
is carved of white kascholong opal from the
Caspian Sea; the box, is carved of malachite;
the scarf of red jasper; the face of eosite
quartz; the scarf of lapis lazuli. The yellow
gold cards are decorated with enamel.
With sterling silver mounts. This is a unique
gemstone sculpture, made in an edition of
one. Height 6in
$20,000 - 30,000
Accompanied by an exhibition catalog from

the House of Fabergé where this figure is
depicted on page 97.

Fabergé Gold Collection, St. Petersburg, Russia.
1080

1081
Published Multi-Gemstone
Carving of a Kvass Seller
By I. Borovikov
A published object, this figure depicts classic
Russian imagery: the Kvass seller. Kvass is
a fermented beverage (of less than 1.2%
alchohol) made from black or regular rye
bread, the color of the bread contributing to
the resulting color of the drink.
The present figure is carved of a variety

of Russian minerals including: the hat, of
brown and black obsidian; the beard of
translucent brown agate; the face and
hands of eosite quartz; the tunic, of red
jasper; his teeth and the apron of white
kascholong opal; the trousers, of nephrite;
the boots of black obsidian which rest upon
a circular base carved of jasper. With 16
jasper baranki (similar to bagels) suspended
from a silver wire around his neck, and rock
crystal stein and brown obsidian cask. This
is a unique object, created as an edition of
one. Height 10 3/4in
$20,000 - 30,000
Accompanied by a certificate from the

House of Fabergé Gold Collection, St.
Petersburg, Russia
Published in the book “K. Faberge and His

Followers,” by Valentin Skurlov, Tatiana
Fabergé and Viktor Iluvin. Published 2009
by Leke Russia (Faces of Russia), St.
Petersburg, Russia.
1082
Published Fine Gemstone Carving
of a Russian Character Figure--
“Russian Defiler”
By Kireell Nikolaivich Vinogradov and D. Dimitriev
Carved of a variety of gemstone materials
most of which are native to Russia: the face,
feet and hands, carved of eosite quartz; the
beard, of brown agate; the hat, of green
jasper; the tunic, carved of nephrite; the
trousers, of black obsidian; the boots, of red
jasper. Mounted with 14K yellow gold and
the circular porphyry jasper base bordered in
silver. This is a unique object, created as an
edition of one in 2005. Height 9 1/2in
$15,000 - 20,000
Accompanied by a certificate from the

House of Fabergé Gold Collection, St.
Petersburg, Russia
1081
Published in the book “K. Faberge and
His Followers”, by Valentin Skurlov, Tatiana
Fabergé and Viktor Iluvin. Published 2009 by
Leke Russia (Faces of Russia), St. Petersburg,
Russia, page 449.
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1083
Published Gemstone Carving of a Dancer from the
Marlezonski Ballet
By Svetlana Sediych
Perhaps the greatest sign of the skill of the lapidary artist is in the
execution of the white glove which holds the white handkerchief-
-cut from the same piece of rough--the handkerchief is moveable
upon touch. The rest of the figure comprises a variety of
gemstones, most of which originate in Russia and include the
following: the hat carved of brown jasper with inset lapis lazuli head
band accented with a faceted ruby and gold adornment; the face,
carved of light brown jasper using the natural graduation in color of
the mineral to suggest reddish ears; the wig, of grey quarzite; the
collar, cuff, gloves and handkerchief and eyes of white kascholong
opal; the jacket of brown brecciated jasper; the trousers, of green
jasper; the socks of brown banded jasper, and the shoes of black
obsidian. Raised on a circular red jasper base. This is a unique
object, created as an edition of one. Height 8 1/4in
$15,000 - 20,000
Accompanied by a certificate from the House of Faberge Gold

Collection, St. Petersburg, Russia
Published in the book “K. Faberge and His Followers”, by Valentin

Skurlov, Tatiana Fabergé and Viktor Iluvin. Published 2009 by Leke
Russia (Faces of Russia), St. Petersburg, Russia. Page 586.
1084
Carved Gemstone Study of Blackberries in a Vase
Comprising two green and five black gemstone blackberries, with
highly polished Russian nephrite leaves attached to a 14K yellow
1083 gold stem. The stem is removable from the vase carved of optically
clear rock crystal quartz. On a miniature removable translucent
nephrite plate. This is a unique flower study, created in a single
edition. Height 5 1/4in
$2,500 - 3,500
Accompanied by a certificate from the House of Fabergé Gold

Collection, St. Petersburg, Russia
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1085
Carved Gemstone Paperweight
Russia
Circa 1900
This naturalistic carving comprises a variety
of gemstones, many of which are native to
Russia. The raspberries are carved of bright
pink Russian rhodonite, their leaves and
stems of green nephrite and the currents
are carved of carnelian agate, black onyx
and rock crystal. The cherries are carved of
carnelian agate, with stems of 18K yellow
gold. The leaves are carved of Russian
serpentine; the gooseberries are carved of
a chatoyant green quartz--with a the cat’s
eye effect reminiscent of the sheen of the
newly plucked fruit. Raised on a shaped and
polished plinth slab of greyish-green jasper. 1085
Measuring 6 1/2 x 4 5/8 x 3in
$5,000 - 7,000
1086
Green Jasper Paper Weight
circa 1930-1950
Russia
Carved of Russian green jasper having an
even and homogenous color, the bas relief,
depicting the poet A.S. Pushkin. Length 5in
$1,200 - 1,500
1087
Nephrite and Gold Decorated Box
Russian
Of Russian nephrite, carved in bas relief
with a Neoclassical style depiction of a
female profile. The oval box decorated with
substantial quantities of two-color 18K gold,
with applied griffin, foliate swag and ribbon
motif decoration. Length 2 3/4in
$5,000 - 7,000
1086
1087

1088
Stunning Tiger Iron Matrix
Intarsia Table on Wrought Iron
Base--A Gold Medal Winner at “The
Jewelry Olympus” of 2008
Designed by Konstantin Libman
This particular table was the winner of a gold
medal at “Jewelry Olympus” in 2008, the
premier Russian gem carving competition
held each year.
Tiger’s eye matrix is a fascinating

“combination” mineral whose origins date
back over two billion years ago. When
tectonic plates shifted to form the Australian
continent, deposits of red jasper, chatoyant
tiger’s eye and black hematite were forced
together under great pressure. The ancient
ornamental gemstone, sometimes called
tiger’s eye matrix, is the fascinating product
of these monumental geologic events.
Because the physical properties of each
of the three minerals differ so greatly, only
an experienced lapidary has the ability to
work this material. The tiger iron used in the
present lot is of exceptional quality, displaying
flashing veins of golden-toned tiger’s eye,
red jasper of a saturated rust-red hue and
metallic black hematite. Fabricating this
table with such a high degree of precision
is a feat of the highest level of lapidary work
with its beautifully honed edges and perfect
book-matching of its intricate patterns. It is
appropriate that this heirloom quality piece
1088
should have won a gold medal. Height 31
1/2in. Diameter 27 3/4in.
$12,000 - 15,000
Accompanied by a copy of the International

Jewelry and Gemstone Exhibition book, 2008,
signed by the artist Konstantin Libman, in
which this table was the winner of a gold
medal as an entry in the “Jewelry Olympus”, a
premier Russian gem carving competition.
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1089
Pietra Dura Tabletop
Made in Florence, Italy
Circa 1900
Of circular outline, this inlaid tabletop depicts
a parakeet alighting upon a branch with ripe
pomegranates bursting with iridescent red
seeds. The piece is composed of various
hardstones including malachite, jasper,
serpentine and lapis. Diameter 19in
$5,000 - 7,000
1090
Two Pietra Dura Paperweights
Late 19th Century
Florence, Italy
Each decorated with a design of white jasmine
vines, inlaid with a white hardstone and green
jasper. Measuring 4 1/2in and 4 3/4in (2)
$1,500 - 2,000
1091
Two Antique Micro-mosaic Objects
Italy
The first, a large plaque of scalloped outline,
depicting the Doges Palace and eight other
scenes of Venice, length 6 3/4in; together
with a book-form paperweight carved of
marble, the front of which is embellished
with a micro-mosaic scene of the Coliseum, 1089
length 4 1/4in (2)
$1,200 - 1,500
Without Reserve
1090
1091

1092
“Grand Tour” Serpentine Carving of Wrestlers
Italian
second half of the 19th Century
This fine example of serpentine carving of “ The Wrestlers” is a copy
of the sculpture now in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence which in turn
is a Roman sculpture after the lost original Greek Bronze of the
3rd Century BCE. Also called “The Pancrastinae”, which is form
of freestyle wrestling. Carvings such as this one would have been
sold to travelers visiting Italy, hence the appellation of “Grand Tour”.
1092 Measuring 10 x 9 x 5 1/2in
$2,000 - 3,000
1093
Three “Grand Tour” Serpentine Carvings
Italian
second half of the 19th century
The largest carving, length 9in, made after the marble lion sculpted in
1792 for the tomb of Pope Clement XIII in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
The second, length 4in, a serpentine copy of the marble “Jennings
Dog” after the Roman and Hellenistic models; and the third carving, a
walking lion, length 5in. Serpentine carvings such as these would have
been sold o travelers visiting Italy, hence the appellation of “Grand
Tour”. (3)
$2,000 - 3,000
The Dog of Alcibiades (also known as the The Duncombe Dog or The
Jennings Dog), is a 2nd century AD Roman carved marble copy of
a Hellenistic bronze figure. The marble model of the Molossus was
purchased by Henry Constantine Jennings in Rome in the 1750s,
who later lost the dog in the settlement of his gambling debts when it
was sold at auction at Phillips in London. Today the marble Molossus
resides in the British museum. The present lot, modeled with a tail,
varies from the original version which has a docked tail.
1094
1093 Moss Agate Tray
A form of dendritic agate, moss agate has a dendritic formation of a
more three-dimensional form in which the dendrites develop in fissures
in quartz. Of rounded rectangular outline, this pen tray is a beautiful
and functional lapidary work. Length 8in
$1,200 - 1,500
Without Reserve
1095
Antique Moss Agate and Silver Cigarette Case
English, circa 1914
Carved in Idar-Oberstein of moss agate, an unusual form of
dendritic agate, this cigarette case is mounted with silver, engraved
From Xenia, 26-3-14. Signed J.C. Vickery, 179,181, 183 Regent,
S.W. Height 3 1/2in
$2,500 - 3,000
1094
1096
Art Deco Agate Cigarette Case
The highly translucent agate case, carved in Idar-Oberstein, the
silver and marcasite fittings made elsewhere in Europe. With a small
cabochon moonstone thumbpiece. Length 4in
$3,500 - 4,000
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1097
1097
Pair of Carved Rose Quartz MacCaws
By Peter Mueller
Brazil
Each carved of bright pink, translucent rose quartz, with rubellite tourmaline cabochon eyes,
silver-gilt feet, on a green tourmaline and lepidolite base, raised on a lucite base. Height 18in
$8,000 - 10,000

1098
Majestic Rose Quartz Carving of
a Cockatoo
By Peter Mueller
Brazil
This substantial, bright pink, translucent rose
quartz carving depicts a tropical cockatoo
with ruffled plummage, with tiger’s eye quartz
beak, rubellite tourmaline eyes, on silver-gilt
feet with perch upon a polished rock crystal
base. Height 13in
$3,500 - 5,500
1099
Pair of Carved Amethyst MacCaws
By Peter Mueller
Brazil
Each carved of bright, violet-hued Brazilian
amethyst, with gemstone beaks, rubellite
tourmaline cabochons eyes, on silver-gilt
1098 1099
feet, raised on a rock crystal quartz base.
Height 8 1/2in (2)
$2,500 - 3,500
1100
Two Rose Quartz Carvings
Depicting Hummingbirds
By Peter Mueller
Brazil
The first, with three carved rose quartz
hummingbirds having carnelian beaks, on a
watermelon tourmaline base, above a rock
crystal slab, height 6 1/2in; together with
another rose quartz carving of hummingbirds
on a watermelon tourmaline in quartz base.
Height 6in (2)
$2,500 - 3,500
1101
Amethyst Carving of a Rooster
By Peter Mueller
Brazil
Carved from bright violet-hued amethyst,
1100 with synthetic coral comb, yellow agate
beak, on silver-gilt legs perched on a
watermelon tourmaline in matrix base, on
a rectangular, polished rock crystal quartz
base. Height 9 3/4in
$2,000 - 3,000
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1102
Rock Crystal Carving of a Mandarin Stork
By Peter Mueller
Brazil
Realistically carved to depict a majestic bird about to alight, the snowy
white body rendered in highly transparent rock crystal quartz, the beak
carved of yellow agate, with rubellite tourmaline cabochon eyes, raised
on silver gilt legs which rest a top a silver-gilt branch on a circular base
trimmed in silver. Height 10in
$2,000 - 2,500
1103
Two Amethyst Carvings of Herons
By Peter Mueller
Brazil
Each carved of violet-hued amethyst, with a hardstone beak, silver
legs, on Brazilian tourmaline in matrix bases. Height 7 1/2in (2)
$1,800 - 2,200
1104
Three Carved Gemstone Bears
Designed by Sylvia Quispe Aparicio
Suitable for use as either cabinet display or possibly to be mounted as
pendants: the Papa bear is carved of lemon yellow citrine, weighing 1103
approximately 46.61 carats, height 33mm; the Mama bear carved
of green tourmaline, weighing approximately 24.90 carats, height
25.0mm; and the baby bear carved of rubellite tourmaline, weighing
approximately 24.90 carats, height 25.0mm. One can only wonder
what this imaginative designer will carve next....Goldilocks? (3)
$3,000 - 4,000
1105
Ruby Paper Weight--”Frog on a Heart-shaped Lily Pad”
Designed by Sylvia Quispe Aparicio
A unique design consisting of gem-quality massive ruby from
Tanzania, carved and polished to depict a small frog seated atop a
heart-shaped lily pad. 1104
Weighing approximately 662.0 carats and measuring 66.0 x 68.0
x 24.0mm
$1,500 - 2,000
1105

1106
1106
One-of-a-Kind Ruby and Black Obsidian Mahjong Set
in Custom Presentation Box
By Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
Mahjong is seen as a reflection of our daily existence. The game is Adorning each tile on the face and reverse side, the artist used more
a mirror of a person’s true character: once players sit down at the than 1000 rubies and 300 diamonds all of which provide an added
Mahjong table, their personalities become more apparent by the way feel of luxury.
they play. Chinese describe this as paai bun, or the ethics of Mahjong.
One of the myths about the origins of Mahjong suggests that
This ruby set is probably the most luxurious Mahjong ever created. It Confucius, the Chinese philosopher, developed the game in about
was manufactured entirely by hand and took a period of more than 500 BC. The three dragon (cardinal) tiles also agree with the three
8 months to complete. The materials composing this art object were cardinal virtues bequeathed by Confucius. Hóng Zhōng , Fā Cái and
carefully chosen having as their main component solid blocks of Bái Bǎn represent benevolence, sincerity, and filial piety, respectively.
Tanzanian ruby--a gemstone representing the expression of the fiery The myth also claims that Confucius was fond of birds, which would
energy of the sun, nobility and royalty. Ruby is said to bring prosperity explain the name mah-jong meaning “sparrow”. This legend was the
and protection, as well as keep one healthy and beautiful. inspiration for the design of the reverse side of each tile: the artist
carved a pair of black obsidian sparrows sitting on a branch and
From a technical point of view, ruby is the second hardest gemstone adorned them with diamonds and rubies.
known to man after diamond, hence, carving it represents a
challenging endeavor in which only the gifted and strong of body and Counters to play are represented by coins carved of black hematite or
mind achieve success. white mother-of-pearl with gold vermeil borders. The dice were carved
in ruby: one with large faceted Burma rubies to show the numbers
The set consists of 144 extra-large tiles: 36 in the Bamboo suit, 36 in and the other with pavé-set diamonds.
the Circle suit (or tongzi), 36 in the Character suit (or wan), 16 Wind
tiles, 12 Dragon tiles and 8 bonus tiles (4 Flowers and 4 Seasons), 98 Dimensions: 35 x 18 1/4 x 7in. Individual tile dimension: 43 x 35 x 26mm
coins and two die. $90,000 - 120,000
The metal work protecting the ruby tiles was engraved and hand Offered in a custom made presentation box of mahogany wood with
hammered in gold vermeil, the symbolic color of the five legendary ebony veneer.
emperors of ancient China and signifying neutrality and good luck.
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1107
1107
Unique Ruby-in-Zoisite Carving of Fish-- “The Aquarium”
By Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
The unique imagination of the artist is seen in this novel lapidary creation: a variety of fish
and sea creatures such as snails and octopi, sea horses and a crab are carved of fine quality
Tanzanian ruby. The sea vegetation is rendered in gold vermeil. The composition rests upon
a slab of Brazilian agate which is displayed in a wood and glass aquarium with removable
panels. The effect is naturalistic and unique and best of all one doesn’t have to worry about
who will feed the fish when one is away on vacation! The fish tank measures 24 3/4 x 33 x 17
in. the largest fish measures 5 x 6 x 2 in and weighs 4737 carats gross with the vermeil.
$60,000 - 80,000
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Three Ruby Mice in Boat Ruby-in-Zoisite Snail on black Pair of Carved Ruby Sparrows
By Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio Obsidian Leaf on Quartz
A whimsical animal carving depicting three By Luis Alberto Quispe Aparacio By Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio
mice in a leaf-shaped boat, using a gold The snail, carved of a single piece of ruby- This attractive avian carving depicts a pair of
vermeil feather as an oar. Their journey in-zoisite, the ruby portion forming the shell sparrows rendered in Tanzanian ruby, the belly
appears dangerous judging by the turbulence of the snail while the green zoisite portion of one bird displaying an area of green zoisite,
of the waters--the base of rock crystal quartz forms the body. The creature rests upon a together weighing approximately 1360 carats,
has been rendered with frosted finish to leaf carved of black obsidian polished to a with gold vermeil feet, resting upon a quartz
resemble frothy waves. Length 11in lustrous sheen. With gold vermeil antenae crystal cluster. Height 9in
$3,000 - 4,000 with cabochon ruby terminations. Length 8in $2,500 - 3,500
$1,200 - 1,500

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1113
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1115
Potential bidders outside of the United States who intend to import 1113Y
this lot are advised that permits may be required. If you are interested Two Carved Pink Branch Corals
in this lot, please contact the Natural History Department before Corallium secundum
bidding. Pacific Ocean
The first, of branching form carved with foliate motifs, black berries
1111Y and squirrels, height 5 3/4in.; the second, carved with various floral
Very large Coral carving on aquamarine and motifs including a three ducks, a frog, various wave motifs and
feldspar base flowers, length 5 1/4in (2)
Coralium elatium $2,000 - 3,000
Pacific Ocean
Carved of a single large branch of coral with imagery depicting a 1114Y
Guanyin, flowers, scrolling waves and clouds as well as a bird and Carved Branch Coral on Stand
other Buddhist attributes. Weighing approximately 140.3 grams. Coraliaum elatium
Height 9in. Placed on a removable base having two aquamarine Pacific Ocean
crystals in feldspar. Height with base: 11in (2) A large branch of orangey-pink coral of thick proportions, carved
$2,000 - 3,000 to the front with a seated female figure amidst floral and foliate
decoration. Height with stand: 7 3/4in
1112Y $2,000 - 3,000
Coral Carving of Epidote and Prenite base
Coralium elatium 1115
Pacific Ocean Companion Pair of Carved Marble Horses’ Heads
A fine branch coral carved to depict a Guanyin, dragons and scrolling Circa 1900
cloud motifs, carved on both sides, weighing approximately 79.1 Bikaner, Rajashstan
grams, height 4 3/4in. With a removable base formed of a mineral These horse heads once originated from the private collection of His
specimen of phrenite with epidote. Height with base: 6 3/4in Highness, the Late Narendra Singh Ji, Maharaja of Bikaner, Western
$1,500 - 2,000 india. A lover of horses and dogs, these were a part of the Maharaja’s
collection of horse carvings. Made from pristine white marble,
probably originating from the same quarries that were the source for
the marbles for the Taj Mahal. Differently proportioned, they most likely
represent a male and a female pair...The style of carving suggests a
strong European influence as the Maharajas were hugely influenced
by Europe. Each of these stylized carvings is an imposing and unique
piece. Measuring 22 1/4 x 18 x 7in and 18 x 16 x 5 1/2in (2)
$15,000 - 20,000

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1117
1118
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Group of Four Mother-of-Pearl objects Jet Carving of a Raven
India By Lee Downey
late 19th Century/early 20th Century Bali, Indonesia
Each object made of sections of a nautilus shells including: a footed The raven is the largest species of songbird and largest all-black bird
vase with brass fittings and fringe, raised on an alabaster base, height in the world, often measuring up to 24 inches from beak to end of tail.
2 3/4 in; a horse drawn carriage, length 4in; a sailing ship, height 5 3/4 This is a dramatic carving of Corvus corax, the raven, rendered in pure
in; and a small ewer with stopper, height 4in (4) black Mongolian jet. A fossilized coal, jet is a durable lightweight black
$2,000 - 3,000 stone that has been mined since prehistoric times. Such large pieces
of jet as the rough from which this raven was carved are unheard of.
1117 The raven is the largest species of songbird and largest all-black bird
Group of Three Gemstone Carvings in the world, often measuring up to 24 inches from beak to end of tail.
Including a seated lapis lauzuli carving of a happy Buddha, length He rests upon an antique teakwood fence post upon a rectangular
5in; a sodalite carving of a Guanyin holding a covered vase, on a base of natural jet. Overall height: 30 1/2in
removable wooden stand, height with stand 7in,; and a banded $6,000 - 8,000
carnelian agate carving of a Guanyin with flowers, on a wooden stand,
height 6 3/4in (3) Offered in two Balinese fabric covered custom-fitted boxes.
$2,000 - 3,000
1120
1118 Black Obsidian Carving of a Water Buffalo
Three Multi-Gemstone Carvings of African Subjects Realistically carved with texturing of the hide, the movement of the
Each gemstone carving depicting a female figure in three-quarter bust aggressive animal is successfully captured. Raised on a custom-fitted
pose, composed of a variety of African gemstones including verdite, wooden base. Length 12in
banded onyx, and various hardsontes to depict their jewelry, clothing $2,000 - 3,000
and headgear. Signed Sello. Height 6in Without Reserve
$1,200 - 1,500
Without Reserve
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1121
California Tourmaline Gem Tree
Stewart Mine, Pala, San Diego County, California
This exquisite gemstone statue depicting a
large tree decorated with exotic flower petals
was created circa 1978 by Ed Swoboda,
owner of the famous Stewart lithia mine in San
Diego County. Swoboda began manufacturing
jewelry in the 1950s, brought to life in
magnificent gold-plated metalwork set with
gemstones and pearls. This particular ‘gem
tree’ was one of the first ever to be produced
by Swoboda, and also one of the largest he
ever created using native tourmaline from the
Pala area. Great care was taken in fabrication,
choosing matching stones from the mine,
and using quality 18-karat gold vermeil filigree
work for the branches. Reminiscent of a cherry
blossom tree, this oriental influenced design
was formed using realistic textures on the
trunk and branches, which suspend clusters of
cherry pink tourmaline. The tree is firmly rooted
in a landscape inspired stand, suggested by
the use of natural pink tourmaline crystals in a
purple lepidolite matrix. This is a rare collectible
associated with California mineralogical
history, commissioned and owned by one of
the greatest field collectors of the 1900s. This
example was held in a private collection since it
was first purchased in the 1970s. Height 13in
$10,000 - 15,000
Provenance: Ex. Ed Swoboda Collection,

Beverly Hills, California
1122
Tanzanite carving of a Gorilla
By Ronald Stevens
A cabinet-sized carving of the large primate,
rendered in vivid blue-violet tanzanite,
1121 having realistic texturing to the fur. Weighing
approximately 605.0 carats. Height 2 1/2in
$7,000 - 9,000
1123
Unique Marra Mamba Tiger’s Eye
Backgammon Set
By Konstantin Libman
This magnificent and unique backgammon
set is entirely hand made of exceptional
hardstone materials. The exterior is formed
of book-matched sections of a rare variety
of tiger’s eye matrix from Western Australia
called Marra Mamba Tiger’s eye. This
material was high-graded and selected for
its exquisite bands of tiger’s eye with its fine
golden chatoyancy. The interior is luxuriously
fitted with pietersite, a rare breciatted mineral
found in Namibia which has an exotic blue
coloration that provides this set with a feel of
dramatic luxury. The black borders are made
of dolerite, a volcanic basalt. The pieces are
carved of red and black dinosaur bone from
Utah and chatoyant tiger’s eye. This is an
exquisite backgammon set sure to become
a family heirloom for generations to come.
Measuring 14 3/4 x 8 x 2in
1122 $30,000 - 40,000
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1124
Impressive Pair of Malachite Vases
Each comprising fine quality malachite, carved
in sections into a baluster form. Height 29in
$5,000 - 7,000
1125
Pair of Malachite Obelisks
Composed of beautifully polished malachite
from the Democratic Republic of Congo,
with excellent patterns of concentric banding
visible. Height 33in
$3,000 - 5,000
1126
Aventurine Quartz Bowl
By Manfred Wild
Green aventurine is a soft green semi-
translucent to mostly opaque quartzite with
inclusions of shimmering fuchsite mica. It is
formed when impurites were present in the
original quartz-rich sedimentary deposit, in
this case, when chromium is present, then the
green-colored muscovite mica variety called
fuchsite can occur disseminated throughout
the quartzite in parallel orientation. This gives
aventurine its green color and sparkled effect. 1127
Notable for its large size, even consistency
of color and translucency, this rich green
oval-shaped bowl exhibits the epitome of the
nearly lost art of bowl carving. Length 10in
$6,000 - 8,000
1127
Rich Violet Amethyst Bowl
Hyderabad, India
This highly unusual piece was carved from 1128
a single crystal, of rich purple hue, with
deep, sloping, slightly curved sides which
would have been difficult to shape given
the prismatic nature of the original material.
The color is a deep, rich reddish purple
with desirable, distinct lines of parallel color
banding. Diameter 7in
$2,500 - 3,500
1128
Rare Derbyshire “Blue John”
Carved Tazza and Two Bowls
Much sought-after by collectors is this rare
gemstone from Derbyshire, England popularly
known as “blue john”, a rare purple banded
fluorite. Carved in Idar-Oberstein, Germany,
the small tazza shows excellent vivid banding
of purple and golden hues, raised on a black
marble base, height 4in; together with two
small circular bowls, each carved of a single
piece of bright purple blue john (fluorite from
England). Diameters 3 1/2 and 2 1/2in (3)
$1,000 - 1,500
Without Reserve

1129
1130
1129
Ormolu Mounted Green Marble Vase
Carved from variegated green marble with white veining, this classical
vase of baluster form is decorated with ormolu. Height 17in
$2,000 - 3,000
1130
Pair of Lapis Lazuli Vases
Each of classic baluster form, consisting of inlaid sections of gem-
grade Afghani lapis lazuli having an intense blue color and minor pyrite
inclusions. Height 12in (2)
$2,000 - 3,000
1131
Very Fine Shattuckite Intarsia Box
1131 By Konstantin Libman
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Shattuckite is a rare copper silicate mineral, which like a number of
other secondary copper minerals has a very attractive blue color. It
is named after its type locality, The Shattuck Mine, where it was first
discovered in the copper mines of Bisbee, Arizona. At the Shattuck
Mine, it forms pseudomorphs after malachite, i.e. it replaces the crystal
structure of the original malachite atom by atom. Shattukite takes a very
good polish and is particularly excellent when used for carving—it is
rarely seen in slab form as it appears in this handsome box. The slabs
are beautifully bookmatched along the sides. The hinged lid opens to
reveal a wood lined interior. Measures 9 x 5 x 2 1/2in
$4,000 - 6,000
1132
Group of Mineral Spheres
Comprising 33 examples including: petrified wood, diameter 5in;
ocean jasper, diameter 4 1/2in, apatite, diameter 4 1/2in; and various
jaspers and quartzes. (33)
$2,000 - 3,000
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1133
Very Large Septarian Bowl
One of the largest septarian nodule bowls
ever made. Calcite, aragonite and limestone
are the three primary components of this
decorative stone, produced over 50 million
years ago by nature’s amazing forces.
Measures 18 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 8in
$3,000 - 3,500
1134
Large Bowl Carved of
Crocodile Jasper
An exceptionally large and beautiful bowl
carved from a massive piece of crocodile
jasper, also known as kambaba jasper. This
agate is composed of fossilized stromatolite
1133 algae, which lived on Earth billions of years
ago. Measures 25 x 12 x 8 1/2in
$2,500 - 3,000
1135
Large Carved Quartz Crystal Bowl
This exceptionally large, decorative quartz
bowl was carved from a massive crystal and
required hundreds of hours of work by a
skilled lapidary artist. The semi-translucent
quartz gives the impression that the bowl
is made of ice. A rare find. Measuring 34 x
26 x 14in
$6,000 - 8,000
1136
1134 Exceptional Rainbow Banded
Fluorite Free Form Sculpture
China
Distinguished by vivid green gemmy surface
and alternating bands of bright green and
violet hues, this large decorative specimen
would create a stunning visual statement in
any home or corporate interior. Measuring
50 x 21 x 11in
$2,000 - 3,000
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1137
Pair of Ruby and Diamond-Set Chopsticks
By Paolo Costagli
This novel pair of chopsticks is set pavillion side up with fine, red 1139
circular-cut rubies, weighing approximately 25.16 carats, alternating
with small diamond accents, weighing approximately 3.77 carats,
mounted in gold vermeil. Length 8 1/2in
$7,000 - 9,000
1137A
Pair of Ruby-set Salt and Pepper Shakers
By Paolo Costagli
Designed in the form of sea urchins, with bright red rubies
decorating the surface, set pavillion side up, weighing
approximately 35.50 carats. Mounted in gold vermeil. Signed
Costagli, New York. Diameter 2in (2)
$5,000 - 7,000
1138
Two Carved Gemstone Tazzas
The first, carved of highly transparent rock crystal quartz, height 9
1/2in; the second, carved of bright pink translucent rose quartz,
height 8 1/2in (2)
$2,000 - 3,000
1139
Collection of 145 Mineral Eggs
Each approximately 2 3/4in high: carved of a variety of hardstones
including: malachite, jasper, agate, pyrite, calcite, amazonite, sodalite,
serpentine, etc. (145)
$4,000 - 6,000
1140
Rock Crystal Quartz Sphere
Brazil
Perplexing legends and mythological folklore have been told about
the magical crystal ball. It is believed that the past, present and even
the future can be seen by gazing into this mesmerizing sphere. The
present specimen is a true crystal ball cut from the highest quality
Brazilian quartz, polished to a brilliant finish. With only the most minor
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of inclusions, this is nearly an optical grade sphere of rock crystal
quartz--rare indeed for the quartz species. Diameter 2 1/2in
$2,000 - 3,000

1141
1142
1141
Illuminated Quartz Crystal Base
By Hovave Rappaport
California
This highly transparent quartz crystal has been transformed into a
memorable lighting fixture. The polished black granite base, of hexagonal
outline, echoes the shape of the quartz crystal structure. The glow from
within would be attractive for any interior application. Height 17in
$2,000 - 3,000
1142
Pair of Rock Crystal Lamp Bases
Carved of rock crystal quartz, each lamp base is comprised of four
spheres which graduate in size. Raised on a square rock crystal plinth
above a silver painted wooden base. Height 19 1/2in (2)
$4,000 - 6,000
1143
Agate Bowl
1143
The art of bowl-making is a lost one and no remaining artists in Idar-
Oberstein spend their time in the production of bowls. This is a particularly
fine one, showing exceptional thinness, yet evenness of its sides, all the
while revealing the vivid color of its concentric banding. Length 5 3/4in
$1,000 - 1,500
Without Reserve
1144
Two Nephrite Jade Objects and a Jade Bowl
The first, a covered box of shell-form outline, with hinged lid, stamped
750 for 18K gold, with rope twist border to the lid and a substantial
interior border and piano hinge, raised on a foot rimmed in 18K yellow
gold, length 4 1/4in; together with an oval nephrite bowl of excellent
thinness, with very good translucency, length 4 1/4in(2); together with
a jade bowl of circular outline, carved from mutton fat jade with brown
and black veining, raised on a small foot. Diameter 9 1/4in (3)
1144 $2,000 - 2,500
Without Reserve
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1145
Group of Five Petrified Wood Decorative Objects
Araucarioxylon Arizonicum
Triassic
Arizona
A collection of five petrified wood objects produced from the
prehistoric Araucarioxylon Arizonicum tree. Including two cross-section
slabs, a fine pair of bookends, a bowl and a sphere. Largest measures
13 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 5 1/2in (5)
$2,500 - 3,000
1146
Large Petrified Wood Sphere
Triassic
Arizona
The varied hues in Arizona petrified wood are produced by metals
such as copper, iron, magnesium and uranium, which seeped into the
trees’ cellulose over eons. These giant pine trees have been covered
by metal-rich volcanic ash for nearly 210 million years. Offered is a
large sphere carved of this unique fossilized wood. Diameter 12 1/2in
$6,000 - 8,000
1147
Group of Four Petrified Wood Spheres
Araucarioxylon arizonicum
Triassic 1146
Chinle Formation, Northern Arizona
Four decorative polished spheres of petrified wood from Arizona, each
having a variety of colors and patterning and each including some fine
red hues. Diameters measuring: 5 1/2, 5, 5 and 4in (4)
$1,800 - 2,200
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1148
Rock Crystal Quartz Point
Brazil
A single, large crystal point of impressive size possessing great
presence revealed through its lustrous polished faces. It is easy to
grasp why such items have a strong attraction for metaphysics and
spiritualists. Measuring 27 x 15 x 9in
$2,000 - 3,000
1149
Large Lapis Free-form Sculpture
Afghanistan
A beautiful and large free-form sculpture of lapis lazuli contour
polished to display its rich, vibrant color of nearly gem or “cabochon”
grade quality and characteristic golden-toned pyrite inclusions.
Measuring 16 x 9 x 3in
$2,500 - 3,500
1150
1150
Madagascar Petrified Wood Bowl
Triassic
Western Madagascar
A nicely carved decorative bowl made from some of the most colorful
Triassic petrified wood from Madagascar. This bowl shows not only
the color range of the petrified wood but also the internal structure of
the conifer pine. Measures 7 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 12in
$2,000 - 2,500
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1151
1151
Rainbow Obsidian Polished Free-form Sculpture
Jalisco, Mexico
Characteristic of natural black glass from this region of Mexico are
the iridescent bands of flowing color, based in layers of microscopic
crystals which formed as the volcanic glass slowly cooled. These
micro-crystals reflect light in a manner similar to opals. The present
example is a very fine one with rainbow patterns of concentric lines
and an extensive amount of purple visible. Measures 11 x 10 x 3 1/2in
$2,000 - 3,000
1152
Large Turquoise Nugget on Stand
China
The turquoise deposits of China are legendary most rough found
would be used for creating cabochons for jewelry. As a result large
nuggets, such as this one, usually were not retained. The present
specimen is suitable for use as a contemplation stone. Visually
arresting, it is very three-dimensional and viewable from all sides.
Raised on a carved wooden base. Large nuggets of turquoise are rare
in the present market. Weighing 89.0 lbs. Measuring 15 x 12 x 14in
$6,000 - 8,000
1153
“Root Beer” Smoky Quartz Egg-From Carving
Minas Gerais, Brazil
This attractive smoky quartz egg has been polished to a high sheen
in order to reveal the inner depths of color--a warm natural reddish
brown. Its large size would make this a fine display specimen.
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Weighing approximately 7530 carats. Height 4 1/2in
$3,000 - 4,000
1154
Large and Impressive Malachite
Intarsia Box
Fabricated in Florence, Italy
It is indisputable that the finest intarsia work
in the world is still created in Florence. The
present box is such an example: employing
highly figured malachite with excellent
concentric banding visible, the side joints and
seams of this box are nearly invisible. Lined
with a black onyx and the hinged lid secured
by a substantial brass piano hinge. Measuring
20 x 30 x 10cm
$5,000 - 7,000
1155
Large Rhodochrosite Intarsia Box
Fabricated in Florence, Italy
Fine rhodochrosite in larger sizes is almost
entirely unavailable in the present market. This
top-quality lapidary box was made with expert
care in fashioning its nearly invisible joints and
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seams. Lined with black onyx and having a
substantial brass piano hinge. Measuring 11
x 8 x 3 1/2in
$6,000 - 8,000
1156
Collection of Five Carved
Mineral Spheres
Madagascar
A collection of spheres, produced of star
rose quartz, rock crystal quartz, labradorite,
septarian and petrified wood. Largest
diameter 5in (5)
$2,500 - 3,000
1157
Two Large Mineral Spheres
The first, of rich red brecciated jasper,
diameter 11in, the second, of orange calcite,
diameter 11in (2)
$2,000 - 3,000
Offered with stands
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1158
1159 1160
1158 1159 1160

Two Large Mineral Spheres Nephrite Jade Boulder Impressive Nephrite Jade Slab
The first, of stitchtite, diameter 11 in; the Yukon Territories, Canada Yukon Territories, Canada
second, a banded orange calcite sphere, A somber presence is evoked by this rich, Prodigious in size, this impressive nephrite
diameter 11in (2) deep black-green nephrite boulder still in jade slab displays a sizable thickness of
$2,000 - 3,000 possession of its natural “rind”. A vertical approximately 4 inches (most examples of
presentation would allow it to be used as a nephrite slabs, if they can be found at all,
Both offered on stands. indoor/outdoor scholar’s stone. Weighing would average 3/4 of an inch thick). The
approximately 319 lbs (144 kilos) and present example displays natural boulder
measuring 39 x 21 x 10in edges and rind visible as well as a sawn face.
$3,000 - 5,000 Weighing approximately 350 lbs (158 kilos)
and measuring 36 x 30 x 4in
$3,500 - 4,500

1161
Unique Pair of Exotic Root Wood Elephants
Burl root wood
China
The art of root carving and root wood sculpture in China has a long tradition with some
recorded pieces dating back as early as the Yuan and Ming periods (before A.D. 1215). Fushun
City in Liaoning Province, in particular, is known for this unique art form. The present elephants
are of a burled root wood, possibly from an elm or boxwood, and they are the size of actual
juvenile elephants. The original shape of the root wood has been used to suggest their figures,
(although with some joins visible), with no additional man-made carving. Their trunks are
rendered of carved wood, made to appear as though they were ivory. The burl or gnarled
wood is well-suited in suggesting the folds of skin on this unforgettable pair of pachyderms.
This unique pair would surely create a statement in any home or corporate interior. Each
measuring 108 x 53 x 47in (2)
$30,000 - 50,000
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UNMOUNTED GEMSTONES,
PEARLS AND EXOTIC
GEMSTONE JEWELRY
Lots 1162-1257
1163
1162
Rare Gemstones of
the Americas
1162 1163
Rare American Natural Pearl Large Rare American Natural Pearl
Mississippi River Unio species
This is a one-of-a-kind wing-shaped natural pearl from the Mississipi Mississippi Pearl
River. These pearls are distinguished by a recognizable, soft luster The exceptional luster of this natural freshwater river pearl renders
which is not seen in saltwater pearls. The present pearl has not only it an outstanding offering. A pink and green orient can be seen
this exemplary luster but also a pink to green iridescence known in the hovering over the fine white body color of the exquisite baroque
pearl trade as “orient” which appears to hover above the white body shape, undrilled.
color. The wing-shape would allow the designing jeweler to create an Weighing approximately 29.97 carats and measuring 23.48 x
exceptional and unique piece of jewelry using this pearl as inspiration, 17.92 x 8.85mm
undrilled. Weighing approximately 25.50 carats and measuring 26.90 x $20,000 - 30,000
20.60 x 11.20mm
$20,000 - 30,000 Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America certificate stating
that the 29.97 carats pearl is a natural freshwater pearl with no
Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America report number indications of treatment.
11176972 dated June 8, 2000 stating that the 25.50 carats (102.0
grains) pearl is a natural freshwater pearl.
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1164
Museum-Quality Red Beryl--”A Rare American Red Emerald”
Wah Wah Mountains, Utah
A rare and sizeable red beryl gemstone, (also known as “red emerald”), from the only known
locality for the mineral. The claim, once briefly operated by Tiffany and Co. in search of
treasured gem rough, is now entirely depleted and closed.
Distinguished by a true red color, this beautiful emerald-cut faceted stone has a superb degree
of color saturation of the correct hue, as well as excellent luster and fine clarity. Stones of over
one carats for this species are exceedingly rare, and this one is nearly two and a half times
that magic number. This is an exceedingly rare gem for the serious collector and a unique
opportunity to possess an American treasure.
Weighing approximately 2.44 carats and measuring 10.0 x 7.5 x 4.0mm
$80,000 - 100,000

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Rare Suite of Benitoites--”California’s State Gem” Rare California Kunzite
San Benito County, California Oceanview Mine, Pala District, San Diego County, California
Around the turn of the century, a prospector discovered a blue Faceted as a pear-shape, this gem lilac-pink kunzite originates from
material that he believed to be sapphire. Examination by experts the last working mine in San Diego County. Beautifully faceted, the
determined the new gem material to be an unknown mineral. In luster of the stone reveals its excellent clarity.
addition, it turned out that the new material represented a previously Weighing approximately 33.97 carats and measuring 28.0 x 16.0 x
unknown example of crystal form. It was given the name of benitoite, 10.1mm
since it was found near the headwaters of the San Benito River in $3,000 - 4,000
the county of the same name. Benitoite is prized for its adamantine
or diamond-like luster and high dispersion. Its refractive index and 1167
dispersion are high enough to resemble colorless-to blue diamonds. Rare Suite of 45 Quahog Pearls
The fact that their specific gravity and hardness differs from that of Mercenaria mercenaria
diamonds and that all benitoites fluoresce blue, allows differentiation. Northern Quahog clam species
Benitoite was declared the official state gemstone of California. Coastal waters of the North Atlantic
Although its public recognition and consequent desirability have Described by Linnaeus in 1758, the quahog pearl does not come from
increased dramatically over the past few years. Its only source is a an oyster but rather a thick-shelled edible member of the clam family.
small mine in San Benito County in northern California. Comprising It is estimated that only 1 in 100,000 Quahog clams actually produce
13 circular-cut stones having rich blue color and adamantine luster. a pearl of any kind. Before its use in jewelry the Quahog was used
The central stone weighing approximately 1.01 carats. Total weight as the nation’s first domestic currency. The Wampanoag tribe used a
approximately 5.68 carats total. (13) medium of exchange called wampum which consisted of beads made
$11,000 - 13,000 of the shell of the Quahog bi-valves.
The present suite was painstakingly collected by its owner over a

period of three decades. The forty-five pearls show the range of hues
in which these pearls can be found from deep aubergine to violet,
lavender, purple, cream, ivory and white with the largest weighing
approximately 22.75 carats and measuring 16.5 x 11.5 mm. The suite
includes six pearl which could be mounted as a pair of earrings. This
is an extraordinary suite of non-nacreous pearls which represents a
lifetime of collecting and a unique offering at public auction. (45) Total
weight approximately 242.29 carats.
$250,000 - 300,000
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Large Natural Pearl Rare Natural Pearl
Pinctada margaritifera Pteria species
Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico Coastal saltwaters of Baja California Peninsula, Mexico
Bouton-shaped with a high dome and suitable for mounting as a A rare saltwater oyster pearl with a classic drop-shape allowing it to
ring or pendant, this fine natural pearl displays a bluish-gray color. be mounted as a pendant, the present pearl is very rare due to the
A saltwater pearl originating from a black-lipped oyster, this is an exceptional size of nearly 13 carats. The exquisite shape and the
exceptional classic for this region. It is particularly rare, as the vast beautiful grey to pinkish bronze color with pinkish overtones makes
majority of Baja pearls do not even reach 1 carat in size and this one this a desirable pearl. The size in particular makes it rare as the vast
weighs nearly 17 carats, undrilled. majority of Baja pearls do not even reach 1 carat in size, undrilled.
Weighing approximately 16.93 carats and measuring 13.5 x 11.0mm Weighing approximately 12.73 carats and measuring 18.5 x 9.7mm
$75,000 - 95,000 $75,000 - 95,000
Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America report number Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America report numbered
215667000 dated October 8, 2014 stating that the 16.93 carats pearls 215667003 dated October 8, 2014 stating that the 12.73 carats pearl
is natural, saltwater and that it shows no indications of treatment. is natural, saltwater, with no indications of treatment.
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Rare and Exceptional Abalone Pearl--”The Blue Bird” Fine Conch Pearl
Haliotis sp. Strombus gigas or “Queen Conch”
Coastal waters of Baja, California Peninsula, Mexico Caribbean Sea
A conch is one of a number of different
“The abalone pearl is one of the most beautiful and unusual of pearls. species of medium-sized to large saltwater
It is one of the rarest... snails and their shells. True conchs are
The colors of the abalone pearl are rich and exotic... marine gastropod mollusks in the family
The rarest and most highly prized offer rich peacock blue and green hues.” Strombidae, and the most well known species
The Book of the Pearl, by George Frederick Kunz (1856-1932) is the Strombus gigas or “Queen Conch”.
The pearls they produce are calcareous
An exceptionally large and fine abalone pearl, weighing approximately 187.34 carats. Superbly concretions—that is they are non-nacreous
lustrous, its iridescence is exceptional in terms of all abalone pearls, and particularly that of and are made up of calcium carbonate (rather
large ones, which tend not to demonstrate gemmy qualities beyond a certain size. than aragonite which is the composition of
nacreous pearls).
Abalone is a primitive univalve (one shell) mollusk at least thirty million years old. There are
eight varieties found in various areas around the Pacific Rim. The present pearl was found by Several thousand snails would have to be
its owner while diving for abalone for dinner off the coast of a remote island located about 800 found in order to recover a pearl as fine as this
kilometers east of New Zealand. The blackfoot abalone, so called because of the dark black bouton-shaped one. Its color is even a dark
color of its foot, can grow up to 18cm in length and 13 cm wide. While it is often found close pink hue—and the luster is porcellaneous. But
to the surface it may grow to depths of 30 meters, where seaweed grows in larger amounts— these factors are matched by the quality of its
helping to nurture its colorful mother-of-pearl. The undulating grain in the shell is the result of flame pattern iridescence.
seasonal fluctuations in the Abalone’s diet. The dark organic material of the conchiolin layers is Weighing approximately 4.72 carats and
laid down during the winter months and the nacre, made up of aragonite and calcite crystals, measuring 9.0 x 7.5mm
is laid down in the warmer summer months. $7,000 - 9,000
In the mid-14th century, when the Maoris first arrived in today’s New Zealand with their canoes, Potential bidders outside of the United States
no mammals lived on the island. Found in great numbers all along the coastline, the Paúa— who intend to import this lot are advised that
with its appetizing and very ample flesh—became a staple fare for the Maori. Today it is still permits may be required. If you are interested
served as a sought-after delicacy, and there is increased demand for it in the Far East. Indeed in this lot, please contact the Natural History
it is the only mollusk which has a commercial usage in its entirety; the shell is used for inlay and Department before bidding.
buttons, the meat for food, and the guts for fishing bait.
Abalone pearls are rare. A fine large pearl over 15mm, such as the present one, is found
in probably only 1 per 900,000 animals. Reasons for rarity are that large pearls require
approximately eight to ten years to form. Since the animals are fished commercially for meat
when they are four or five years old, sufficient time has not passed to allow pearl formation.
Furthermore, a specific combination of factors must exist for natural pearl formation, including
invasion of a foreign object, correct water temperature, and availability of correct diet. Natural
Abalone pearls can vary in shape, color, and may be solid or hollow. Their shapes can vary
from round or ovalish to flat baroques to giant horn shapes, such as the present one. This
horn-shape is due to the anatomy of the snail. Natural abalone pearls are formed in thick
nacreous layers joined together by organic conchiolin—a form similar to that of other oriental
pearl formation, but with thicker nacreous layers. This exotic gem of the sea, displays other-
worldly iridescent green, blue, violet, orange and yellow hues. Weighing approximately 187.34
carats and measuring 73.0 x 45.0 x 20.0mm
$20,000 - 30,000
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Very Fine Conch Pearl Pair of Conch Pearls
Strombus gigas or “Queen Conch” Strombus gigas or “Queen Conch”
Caribbean Sea Caribbean Sea
A conch is one of a number of different species of medium-sized This beautifully matched pair of conch pearls would create a fine pair
to large saltwater snails and their shells. True conchs are marine of earrings. Both with light rose hue and flame pattern iridescence
gastropod mollusks in the family Strombidae, and the most well and fine luster.
known species is the Strombus gigas or “Queen Conch”. The Together weighing approximately 5.87 carats. Individual weights: 3.10
pearls they produce are calcareous concretions—that is they are carats and measuring 8.0 x 6.2mm; and 2.75 carats and measuring
non-nacreous and are made up of calcium carbonate (rather than 8.0 x 6.0mm (2)
aragonite which is the composition of nacreous pearls). $8,000 - 10,000
Several thousand snails would have to be found in order to recover a Potential bidders outside of the United States who intend to
pearl as fine as this one. Its color is even—a true rose pink hue—and import this lot are advised that permits may be required. If you are
the luster is porcellaneous. But these factors are matched by the interested in this lot, please contact the Natural History Department
quality of its flame pattern iridescence—it consistently and evenly before bidding.
covers the entire pearl appearing to shimmer above its surface.
Weighing approximately 4.36 and measuring 9.5 x 7.5 x 7.0mm
$12,000 - 15,000
Potential bidders outside of the United States who intend to

import this lot are advised that permits may be required. If you are
interested in this lot, please contact the Natural History Department
before bidding.
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Magnificent and Large
Conch Pearl
Strombus gigas or “Queen Conch”
Caribbean Sea
A conch is one of a number of different
species of medium-sized to large saltwater
snails. True conchs are marine gastropod
mollusks in the family Strombidae, and the
most well known species is the Strombus
gigas or “Queen Conch”. The pearls they
produce are calcareous concretions—that
is they are non-nacreous and are made up
of calcium carbonate (rather than aragonite
which is the composition of nacreous pearls).
Several thousand snails would have to

be found in order to recover a pearl as
fine—and as large—as this one. Its color
is even—a true rose pink hue—and the
luster is porcellaneous. But these factors
are matched by the quality of its flame
pattern iridescence—it consistently and
evenly covers the entire pearl appearing
to shimmer above its surface. Bonhams
is pleased to offer this world-class, gem
conch pearl of extraordinary size.
Weighing approximately 20.50 carats and
measuring 14.5 x 13.0 x 12.0mm
$70,000 - 80,000

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Rare Gemstones of Distinction

1175 1176
Alexandrite, Diamond and Platinum Ring Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite
Centering on an oval, modified brilliant-cut alexandrite, having a rich This attractive triangular-cut natural chrysoberyl variety alexandrite
greenish brown to reddish brown hue, with very good clarity and displays color change from greenish yellow to yellowish-brown. Both
luster, mounted in platinum, size 5 1/2. the luster and clarity are excellent.
Weighing approximately 5.59 carats, flanked by two old mine cut Weighing approximately 6.77 carats and measuring 11.92 x 11.99
diamonds, together weighing approximately 1.27 carats. x 7.32mm
$40,000 - 60,000 $6,000 - 8,000
Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America report numbered Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America report number
1106447689 dated December 4, 2008 stating that the 5.59 carats 6167160707, dated June 6, 2014 stating that the 6.77 carats natural
alexandrite is a natural chrysoberyl, natural alexandrite. chrysoberyl is a natural alexandrite with greenish yellow color changing
to yellowish-brown.
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Exceptional Alexandrite
Sri Lanka
Named for Tsar Alexander II, this rare and beautiful gem, of top quality, red in incandescent light to bottle green in daylight. Its other outstanding
is infrequently used in modern jewelry. In antique Russian jewelry you attributes are excellent luster and a high degree of transparency. This is a
may come across it with a little luck, since Russian master jewelers rare stone for the collector and one of large size for the species.
loved this stone. Tiffany’s master gemologist George Frederick Kunz Weighing approximately 13.07 carats and measuring 14.58 x 11.93 x
(1856-1932) was also fascinated by alexandrite, and the jeweler’s firm 7.91mm
produced some beautiful rings and platinum ensembles at the turn of $250,000 - 300,000
the last century. Smaller alexandrites were occasionally also used in
Victorian jewelry from England. Accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories report CS
82719 dated April 15, 2013 stating that the natural chrysoberyl, variety
The present gem is a noteworthy, large rectangular emerald-cut alexandrite alexandrite of 13.07 carats originates from Sri Lanka and that there is
having a strong degree (70 to 80%) of color change from slightly brownish no gemological evidence of enhancements/treatments present.

1178
Hot Pink Topaz
Brazil
This very fine cushion-shaped topaz is distinguished by a rich
saturation in color of the greatest depth. While pink topaz was a
popular gemstone for use in jewelry during the Victorian era, such
gems, displaying a vividness of color, excellent clarity and luster, are
nearly impossible to find in the present market. This is an heirloom
quality stone deserving of being lovingly passed down from generation
to generation of gemstone collector.
Weighing approximately 13.10 carats and measuring 15.0 x 11.0 x
8.0mm
$25,000 - 30,000
1179
Very Fine Imperial Topaz
Ouro Prieto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
The variety of intense reddish-orange topaz from Brazil was
designated “Imperial” for its dominance of the colored topaz trade
1178 in the past. The intense hue of this variety, when faceted, is unique
compared to other natural colors of topaz. Today, most of the mines
for this material have been consolidated under one management. The
present cushion-shaped stone is large in size for the species, displays
the correct hue of rich sherry color and has an unheard of clarity.
11.0mm
$7,000 - 9,000
1180
Blue Spinel
Mogok, Burma
This is a fine wearable spinel, fashioned as an oval-cut. The size
would easily lend itself to being mounted as a ring. With excellent
clarity and luster.
$4,000 - 6,000
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1179 Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite
A very large, oval-cut chrysoberyl alexandrite with exceptional luster
and transparency which shows color change from yellowish green to
brownish yellow.
9.37mm
$80,000 - 100,000
Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America report numbered

2151619479 dated August 27, 2013 stating that the natural
chrysoberyl is a natural alexandrite changing from yellowish green to
brownish yellow.
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Star Sapphire Ring Purple Spinel
Sri Lanka Burma
A classic stone from Sri Lanka with a pleasing color, this ring is sure Unfamiliar to the general public, spinels come in a variety of hues. This
to become a treasured heirloom. Set with high-domed star sapphire fine oval-cut stone is a highly appealing stone with its well saturated
of rich cornflower blue color and very good central asterism, weighing violet hue and fine luster.
approximately 36.92 carats and measuring 15.5 x 15.0 x 14.5mm, Weighing approximately 10.58 carats and measuring 14,0 x 11.0 x
simply mounted in 18K yellow gold, size 5 1/2. 8.5mm
$12,000 - 15,000 $8,000 - 10,000
1183 1185
Yellow Sapphire Pair of Blue Spinels
Sri Lanka Mogok, Burma
This pretty yellow cushion-shaped sapphire possesses the most This is a fine pair of matching blue spinels having excellent clarity
desirable daffodil yellow hue, unmasked by either brown or any other and luster.
ancillary colors. Its fine luster and good clarity both recommend it for Total weight: 5.46 carats. Weighing 2.83 carats and measuring 9.0 x 8.0
use in a ring stone. Unenhanced yellow sapphires are increasingly rare x 4.5mm; and weighing 2.64 carats and measuring 9.0 7.5 x 4.0mm
in today’s market and with a weight of over 10 carats this is both a $5,000 - 7,000
functional and attractive stone.
Weighing approximately 10.90 carats and measuring 14.69 x 11.15 x Accompanied by an Asia Glory Gemmological Laboratory of Myanmar
6.78mm dated March 8 2014, report number 013632, stating that the spinels
$15,000 - 20,000 show no indication of thermal treatment.
Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America report number

1166145535 dated May 12, 2014 stating that the natural yellow sapphire
shows no indications of heating and that it originates in Sri Lanka.
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1186
1186
Exceptional Red Spinel
Burma
For centuries spinel was misidentified as ruby, e.g. Edward the Black Prince’s “Ruby” in the
British Crown jewels is, in fact, a magnificent red spinel. With gemological advances this
confusion has now ceased and the gemstone has since emerged as a highly desirable stone
in its own right. The rich red color of the present gem-quality stone illustrates how that original
gemological confusion could have taken place. The color of the present example is perfect: it
is neither too dark, nor does it bear any evidence of brown as is the case with so many reddish
spinels. Exceptionally large in size for the species, at over 9 carats, this gorgeous oval-cut
stone has excellent brilliance its true red having a strong saturation, but entirely allowing its
inner beauty to be revealed as well as its high transparency. This is a fine collector’s stone
suitable for mounting as a ring or pendant.
Weighing 9.17 carats and measuring 12.5 x 12.1 x 7.2mm
$45,000 - 55,000

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1188
1187 1188
Museum-Quality Large Purple Spinel Rose Pink Spinel
Burma Mogok, Burma
A gemstone in every sense of the word this large, cushion-shaped This exceptionally transparent, cushion mixed-cut spinel originates
purple spinel is distinguished by its soft amethystine color, superb from the famous gem mines of Burma. Of significant size for the
luster and exceptional clarity. Given the crystallography of spinels, species, but still easily wearable as a ring, the color is particularly
this a rare and large stone of exceptional beauty suitable for the desirable as well.
knowledgeable collector. Weighing approximately 15.01 carats and measuring 13.7 x 13.2 x
11.5mm $25,000 - 35,000
$35,000 - 45,000
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1189 (actual size)
1189
1189
Fancy-colored Padparadscha Sapphire
Malawi
An exceptional, unenhanced pear-shaped red-orange sapphire showing excellent luster and
clarity. A sapphire of this hue having equal parts of orange and red is a rare commodity in the
present market.
$110,000 - 130,000
Accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories certificate number CS 52584 and

dated December 7, 2012 stating that the Fancy sapphire shows no gemological evidence of
heat treatment and that it is the opinion of the laboratory that the origin of this material would
be classified as Malawi.

1190 (actual size)
1190
1190
Fine Sapphire
Burma
An attractive, well-cut cushion-shaped natural blue sapphire with even color, good
transparency and excellent luster. Sapphires over 5 carats are scarce in today’s market and 10
carat unheated ones are even more difficult to find.
$50,000 - 70,000
Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America report #1162011950 dated April 25, 2014
stating that the sapphire is natural, with no indication of heat treatment and that it originates
from Burma (Myanmar).
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1191 (actual size)
1191
1191
Exceptional Star Sapphire
Sri Lanka
This is a fine example of a sapphire with the optical phenomenon of asterism. The oval
cabochon star sapphire possesses a rich cornflower blue color, typical of sapphires originating
from Sri Lanka. The asterism is very strong and central making this a desirable choice for the
serious collector.
$50,000 - 60,000
Accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories report numbered CS 61857 dated

July 10, 2014 stating that the 24.35 carats star sapphire originates in Sri lanka and that there is
no evidence of heat treatment.

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Fine Yellow Sapphire
Sri Lanka
A fine old mine stone having all the most
desirable attributes of sapphires. The cushion-
shape lends an old-world feel and with the
pleasing and pure daffodil yellow color, of
strong saturation, unmasked by any brown.
This fine stone has excellent luster and clarity.
$90,000 - 110,000
1193
Rare Large Green Sapphire
Burma
Long ago sapphires, with the exception of
blue sapphires, were often dubbed “oriental”
and the term was used as a prefix before
the color designation. Green sapphire, for
example, was called “Oriental Emerald”
until it was decided in the trade that the
practice was misleading (and gemologically
inaccurate). While the gem gravels of Sri
Lanka occasionally produce very small green
sapphires--the present example originates
from Burma--a significantly rarer source for
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fancy-colored sapphires.
Of an impressively large size, this pastel green

stone is a pure green sapphire from Burma,
unmodified by other colors. Its color is natural
and unenhanced by any heat treatment. This
is not something frequently encountered in
the trade. Most sapphires appear to show
a blend of more than one color rather than
a single pure hue. The present stone is rare
for its substantial size, for its color and for
its excellent luster. While one may see small
green sapphires from Sri Lanka from time to
time, a stone of this size and color saturation
originating from Burma is a very rare
commodity indeed.
$60,000 - 80,000
Accompanied by an American Gemological

Laboratories report numbered CS 60274 and
dated April 22, 2014 stating that the 26.12
carats green sapphire originates from Burma
and that there is no gemological evidence of
heat treatment.
1193
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1194
1194
Magnificent Mandarin Orange Sapphire
Sri Lanka
Faceted by W. Constantin Wild, Idar-Oberstein, Germany
The oldest sapphire deposits in the world are located in Sri Lanka. Even in ancient times men
were already digging in the alluvial gravels for fine sapphires. Sapphires are most familiar in blue
but they can also be found in fancy colors such as pink or yellow and very rarely in the orange
variety. Is is especially the great brilliance of this vivid mandarin orange gem that enhances its
fascination. The present stone is a rare collector’s item worthy of serious consideration.
$120,000 - 140,000
Accompanied by a gemological report from the: Deutsche Stiftung Edelsteinforschung (DSEF)

German Foundation for Gemstone Research, Idar-Oberstein, Germany numbered 021901
dated September 4, 2013 stating that the transparent, cushion-cut natural orange sapphire
shows indications of heating and that it originates from Sri Lanka.

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1196
1195 1196
Suite of Fifteen Blue Sapphires Tanzanite
Mogok, Burma Arusha, Tanzania
This attractive set of circular cabochon sapphires, ranging in size This fine oval-cut stone has an exceptional saturation of blue-violet.
from 1.95 carats to 6.10 carats, is well matched for its unenhanced Both its luster and clarity are excellent. Most tanzanites typically
deep blue color and transparency. The total aggregate weight is commercially available in the market range in size from 1 to 3 carats
53.5 carats (15) and are pale in color. The present example is of a wearable size as a
$10,000 - 15,000 ring or pendant and displays an exemplary hue.
Accompanied by an Asia Glory Gemmological Laboratory of Myanmar 12.0mm
report no. 013631 dated March 8, 2014 stating that the set of 15 $10,000 - 15,000
sapphires shows no indications of thermal treatment.
Accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories report.
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1197 (actual size)
1197
1197
Large and Impressive Spessarite Garnet
Nigeria
This is a top quality spessartite garnet which exhibits a deep orange hue of the correct tone and
saturation. Fashioned as a triangular-cut stone, suitable for mounting as a pendant, brooch or
even an impressive ring, the luster is exceptional. Most spessartites commercially available in the
market are no larger than 3 carats, therefore at over 58 carats, this is an exceptionally rare gem.
This is a fine stone which should capture the attention of any serious collector.
$55,000 - 65,000

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1198
1200
1201
1198 1199
Trapiche Emerald Pair of Trapiche Emeralds
Coscuez, La Peña Blancas Coscuez, La Peña Blancas
Muzo Mining District, Columbia Muzo Mining District, Columbia
Trapiche emeralds are in a class by themselves and are perhaps The present pair of circular cabochons is rare due to their very large
the rarest and most memorable of “pattern” gems—certainly the carat weight, their well-saturated color. their clarity and as well as for
most unusual amongst the big three of emerald, ruby and sapphire. the strength and completeness of their well-defined six-rayed stars.
Trapiche is the Spanish word for a “spoked wheel” used to grind The cabochons have excellent proportions and would form an unusual
sugar cane, which bears a striking resemblance to the pattern in pair of earrings or cufflinks.
these emeralds. They are typically cut en cabochon to display the Weighing 17.85 and measuring 15.0 x 9.0mm and 17.51 carats and
beautiful spoke-like star which emanates from a hexagonal center measuring 15.0 x 9.0mm (2)
with the areas in between filled with lively green emerald. These rays, $10,000 - 15,000
which appear like asterisms, are not caused by light reflections from
tiny parallel inclusions (as are stars), but from white albite feldspar 1200
impurities that happen to form in the same pattern. Gemological Very Fine Orange-red tourmaline
examination shows that the trapiche is from white albite feldspar Nigeria
impurities that happen to form in the same pattern and that it is a A stone of superb clarity particularly for the tourmaline species. This
single crystal and not a twinned specimen as was originally thought. emerald-cut has a well-saturated slightly orangey-red hue, exceptional
Trapiche emeralds are valued based on a number of factors: clarity and luster. Such tourmalines are sought after in today’s market.
saturation and even color, clarity, size and the most important being Weighing approximately 40.97 carats and measuring 20.0 x 19.0 x 13.0mm
the definition, completeness and entering of the “rays”. $4,000 - 6,000
The present large, single stone has very good clarity between the spokes, 1201
as well as good strength of color and a well-defined six-rayed star. Mandarin Garnet
Weighing approximately 20.84 carats and measuring 17.0 x 16.0 x 8.0mm Vivid orange in color with no presence of brown hues, this is an
$7,000 - 9,000 attractive and lustrous stone of suitable size to be mounted as a ring.
$5,000 - 7,000
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1202
Exceptional Sphene
Madagascar
Sphene is the older name for the mineral titanite and is derived from the Greek meaning
“wedge” referring to its classic wedge-shaped crystal habit—it is still used by gemologists to
describe gem-quality titanite. The name titanite is more typically used amongst mineralogists
today and refers to its content of titanium. Madagascar remains the main source for facet-
grade sphene—yet few examples reaching the market are of the quality of the present stone.
The present stone, faceted as a Portuguese-cut, is an exceptional example of its type with
its vivid chartreuse green body color and vibrant red flashes of color. A world-class sphene
by any measure and a rare stone for the collector and displays that sought-after dispersion
for which this gem is beloved. Rarely seen in a size this large, at over 29 carats, this is a very
special offering.
Weighing approximately 29.17 carats and measuring 16.5 x 13.0mm
$30,000 - 40,000

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1203
1204
1207
1206
1203 1206
Intense Rubellite Tourmaline Very Fine Blue Zircon
Such tourmalines surface at public auction only once every few Cambodia
years. The present stone has been fashioned as a triangular-cut, its Possessed of both a high refractive index and high dispersion, zircon
expert faceting revealing the the inner beauty of the stone with its is one of the few gems capable of rivaling diamond for brilliance and
hot pink-to-red hue of extraordinary saturation. Both the clarity and fire. As the birthstone for December, this oval-cut collector’s gem of
luster are superb. superb quality displays a deeply saturated blue of the most desirable
Weighing approximately 27.26 carats and measuring 21.5 x 11.5mm nature, surpassed only by its excellent transparency and luster. Long
$14,000 - 18,000 before scientists manufactured the first cubic zirconia gemstones,
nature had already produced its own version—zircon. Only a few other
1204 gem materials equal the dispersive “fire” of zircon, diamond being one
Spessartite Garnet of them. In most zircons, the “fire” is often masked by a dark body
Of slightly reddish-orange hue, this beautiful spessartite garnet, faceted color. That is not the case with this wearable and collectible stone.
as a mixed cushion-cut has very fine clarity and excellent luster. Zircons of more than 3 carats are exceedingly rare.
Weighing approximately 8.59 carats and measuring 11.5 x 10.5 x 6.5mm Weighing approximately 16.75 carats and measuring 16.0 x 11.5 x 8.5mm
$10,000 - 15,000 $7,000 - 9,000
1205 1207
Pair of Madarin Garnets Very Fine Mandarin Garnet
Tanzania Mogok, Burma
Vivid orange in color, this is a very fine pair of garnets that are beautifully This orange spessartite has a special warmth to its color. It is
matched for hue, saturation of color, luster and transparency. transparent and fashioned in a cushion mixed cut and displays
Together weighing approximately 16.54 carats. Individual weights: excellent luster and clarity. Spessartite garnets of over 3 carats are
8.15 carats and 8.40 and measuring 11.5 x 10.0 x 7.1mm and 11.1 x rare. This is an excellent gem for the serious collector.
10.0 8.0mm (2) Weighing approximately 12.50 carats and measuring 12.8 x 11.8 x 8.3mm
$17,000 - 20,000 $20,000 - 30,000
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1208 (actual size)
1208
1208
MAGNIFICENT TANZANITE--”A MEMBER OF THE 100 CARATS CLUB”
Arusha, Tanzania
This extraordinarily beautiful cushion-cut tanzanite is characterized by its deep rich violet hue
with blue visible from alternating axes of the stone. This is a very special stone for the collector,
yet of a wearable size that would be sure to create a memorable pendant.
$40,000 - 60,000
Accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories report numbered CS 64012 dated

October 22, 2014 stating that the 104.45 carats tanzanite is natural.

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1209 1211
Exceptional Museum-Quality Blue Topaz --”A “Rose de France” Amethyst Pendant--”A Member of
Member of the 100 Carats Club” the 100 Carats Club”
Faceted by AGTA winning lapidary Stephen Kotlowski, Sedona, Arizona Simply set in 18K white gold, the pendant bail mounted such that
With its checkerboard faceted top and mixed-cut pavillion, this is an the pear-shaped drop can be worn with the point facing downwards.
impeccably well cut blue topaz suitable for the collector who would Weighing approximately 170.0 carats. Height 2in
like to possess an example of a uniquely well-executed trophy stone. $4,500 - 5,500
Weighing approximatley 449.5 carats and measuring 43.0 x 35.5 x
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42.0mm
Yellow Scapolite--”A Member of the 100 Carats Club”
$7,000 - 9,000 Tanzania
Scapolite, coming from the Greek word for “shaft”, is commonly
The superb faceting of this stone was performed by Stephen found in stubby to long prismatic crystals, hence the derivation
Kotlowski. He is a seven-time winner of the Spectrum Award of the of its name. It forms in metamorphic rocks from the alteration of
American Gem Trade Association for faceting. plagioclase feldspars. Not well known among the general public as
a gemstone it is, nonetheless, a desirable stone for collectors. The
1210 present stone is an exceptional, museum-quality example faceted as
Exceptionally Large Cat’s Eye Golden Beryl --”A a pear-shape. At over 113 carats the stone is exceptionally large in
Member of the 100 Carats Club” size and displays a golden yellow hue with a hint of sherry. Its luster
Brazil is superb and with a Mohs hardness of 6.5 it would be of sufficient
Beryl is colorless in its pure form; it is the many different impurities durability to be mounted as a pendant.
that give beryl its varied coloration. Emerald is the green variety of the Weighing approximately 113.1 carats and measuring 42.0 x 26.0 x
species and aquamarine is the blue variety. 20.0mm
$2,500 - 3,500
Golden beryl (heliodor), colored by small traces of iron, are sufficient
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to give a colorless beryl a more or less intense yellow tone. It is
Spodumene var. Kunzite--”A Member of the 100
generally found in the same type of deposits as aquamarine. The Carats Club”
present oval cabochon is unusual in that it displays the phenomenon Pala District, San Diego County, California
of chatoyancy. The cat’s eye effect is strong and central. A large kunzite of pretty pastel pink hue, this stone is of a size which
Weighing approximately 249.5 carats and measuring 52.0 x 31.0 x could be mounted as a pendant.
21.5mm Weighing approximately 143.0 carats and measuring 33.0 x 25.0 x
$5,000 - 7,000 23.0mm
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1214
Aquamarine and Diamond Pendant Necklace--”A
Member of the 100 Carats Club”
The pendant centering a pear-shaped aquamarine, measuring 53.0
x 28.3 x 18.1mm and estimated to weigh 160.00 carats, surrounded
by round brilliant-cut diamonds, weighing approximately 6.30 carats,
suspended from a necklace of curved links set with round brilliant-cut
diamonds; mounted in eighteen karat white gold; length of pendant: 3
1/8in; length of necklace: 18 1/4in
$20,000 - 30,000

1215
1215
Immense Sapphire Cabochon--”Weighing over 40,000 carats--possibly
the largest specimen of its type in the world”
Madagascar
The oval cabochon of prodigious size, possibly the largest specimen of its type in the world,
weighing approximately 40,750 carats (8,15 kgs), was fashioned from a rough, uncut sapphire
of nearly 17.5 kilos. Such large specimens are usually cut into smaller cabochons, therefore the
present example is rare as it has been retained in its present form. This is a trophy specimen
for the knowledgeable collector. Measuring approximately 12 1/2 x 8 x 3in (10 x 190mm)
$50,000 - 60,000
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1216
1216
1216
Large Morganite and Gold Pendant--”A Member of
the 100 Carats Club”
Morganite from Brazil
faceted in Idar-Oberstein, Germany
Set with an oval-cut morganite, weighing approximately 346.5 carats
and measuring 47.0 x 38.0 x 29.0mm, of pleasing pink hue, having
exceptional clarity, the 18K yellow gold mount stamped 750 and
HANDARBEIT in German. Height overall: 3 1/2 in, weight of gold:
approximately 66.7 grams
$8,000 - 10,000
Illustrated with the gold mounting and also unmounted. 1217
1217
Four Smoky Quartzes--”Members of the 100
Carats Club”
Brazil
Comprising a pear-shaped stone, weighing approximately 572.5
carats and measuring 63.0 x 46.0 x 35.0mm; a smaller pear-shape,
weighing approximately 450.0 carats and measuring 52.0 x 49.0 x
35.0mm; a modified triangular-shape with rounded side, weighing
approximately 412.5 carats and measuring 56.0 x 52.0 x 22.0mm;
and an oval-cut, weighing approximately 581.0 carats and measuring
65.0 x 51.0 x 31.0mm (4)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1218
Lemon Yellow Citrine--”A Member of the 100
Carats Club”
This beautiful gem displays a pastel yellow color. The circular-cut
is an unusual one--and beautifully enhanced through the use of
concave facets.
Weighing approximately 537.85 carats and measuring 65.0 x 35.0mm
$1,500 - 2,000 1218
Without Reserve
1219
Quartz Replica Collection of the 102 Most
Famous Diamonds
By W. Constantin Wild & Co.
Produced in 1991 as a unique collection, this beautiful and educational
set comprises three presentation boxes. It was especially made for
diamond promotion purposes and for gemological education. Replica
cuts of famous diamonds are usually a highlight in museums and
private gemstone collections. But they were most often made of paste
(glass or synthetic stones). The present sets are valuable since they
are cut from natural rock crystal quartz, citrine, amethyst and smoky
quartz. The “diamonds”, therefore, have the color and luster of a
natural gem. The fact that natural stones were used, combined with
the precision of Idar-Oberstein cutting, this collection represents the
best available replicas of all great diamonds.
As with most older sets this one includes famous diamonds such as
the Koh-I-Noor, the Regent, the blue Hope, the Green Dresden and the
8 Cullinans. In addition it contains copies of diamonds more recently
found or cut--great diamonds such as the “Taylor-Burton” diamond or
the “Golden Giant”. Constantin Wild collected information on famous
diamonds over the last 40 years in order to fabricate these replicas. This
is a rare opportunity for the gemstone collector to obtain all the famous
diamonds in their millimeter size, cutting style and variety of colors.
Comprising: Set 1, Diamonds from Africa; Set 2, Diamonds from India;
Set 3, Diamonds from America and Russia. (102 in three boxed sets).
$25,000 - 35,000
Please see online catalog for an exact listing of the diamonds and their
carat weights represented in each set.
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1220
Natural Color Apricot Pearl
Unio species
Margaritifera margaritifera
Originating from a freshwater bi-valve mussel this beautiful,
baroque-shaped freshwater pearl displays excellent luster and
iridescent rainbow orient which hovers over its exotic yellowish
orange or apricot color.
16.38mm
$3,500 - 4,500
Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of America report

#1142629878 dated May 4, 2012 stating that the yellowish orange,
49.18 carats pearl is natural, with no indications of treatment.
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Non-nacreous Natural Pearl--”The Giant Clam Pearl”
Tridacna gigas 1220
Coastal waters near the Philippines
A slightly baroque drop-shaped, undrilled, non-nacreous natural pearl
from a marine mollusk, white with fine flame structure.
Weighing 21.437 carats (85.75 grains) and measuring approximately
13.35 -13.35 x 19.05mm
$4,500 - 6,500
Accompanied by an SSEF (Swiss Gemmological Institute) Test

report no. 72785 dated 25 February 2014 stating that the slightly
baroque drop-shaped, undrilled pearl is a non-nacreous natural pearl
from a marine mollusk, white with fine flame structure, measuring
approximately 13.35 -13.35 x 19.05mm
Potential bidders outside of the United States who intend to import

this lot are advised that permits will be required and that they may not
be granted. If you are interested in this lot, please contact the Natural
History Department before bidding.
1222Y
Non-nacreous Natural Pearl--”A Giant Clam Pearl”
Tridacna gigas
Coastal Waters near The Philippines
This drop-shaped pearl as a virgin white body color and good flame 1221
pattern iridescence. The shape is extraordinarily symmetrical, pleasing
and well-formed, particularly suited for mounting as a pendant.
Weighing approximately 5.88 and measuring 12.0 x 8.0mm
$7,000 - 9,000
Potential bidders outside of the United States who intend to import

this lot are advised that permits may be required for pearls and that
they may not be granted. If you are interested in this lot, please
contact the Natural History Department before bidding.
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Rare Cat’s Eye Peridot Group of Cat’s Eye Alexandrite Cabochons
Burma Brazil
Peridot is the gem variety of olivine. The name olivine is from the Measuring approximately 1 to 2mm size, these small circular
Latin oliva alluding to the mineral’s color. The term “peridot” is from cabochon cat’s eye alexandrites of rich green hue are suitable for pavé
a thirteenth Century English word peridote. A mineral which is not setting. (over 600 pieces)
typically known for exhibiting the phenomenon of chatoyancy, this Total aggregate weight approximately 59.5 carats
beautiful oval cabochon peridot, with a strong central eye, also has $2,000 - 3,000
very high transparency and a pleasant leaf green color. An excellent Without Reserve
choice for the collector of phenomenal gemstones.
Weighing approximately 15.16 carats and measuring 12.9 x 12.0 x 1226
10.0mm Very Large Quantity of Moonstones in
$3,000 - 4,000 Calibrated Sizes
Tanzania
1224 Suitable for the manufacturing jeweler this is a large parcel of fine
Suite of Three Star Rubies quality circular and oval moonstones cabochons (some of which
Suitable for mounting as a pendant and pair of earrings, each opaque possess a cat’s eye effect). They would be useful in any application
but with a deep red hue and very good asterism. where calibrated sizes are required--such as for articulated bracelets
Weighing approximately 17.06 carats, 17.24 carats, 40.16 carats (3) where dozens of beautifully matched stones would be beside each
$2,000 - 3,000 other. Included are the following sizes:
4mm: 1900 carats; 5mm: 2900 carats; 6mm: 3700 carats; 6 x 4
ovals: 3100 carats; 10 x 8 ovals 1600 carats; 8mm: 6900 carats. Total
aggregate weight approximately 20,100 carats. (lot)
$15,000 - 20,000
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Rare Colorless Topaz
Colorless topazes are rare in today’s market as
most rough that is found is usually heat-treated
to make it blue. The present example has been
retained in its natural form and is exemplary
for its superb, adamantine luster and excellent
quality of faceting. Fashioned as an oval
mixed-cut, the crown displays checkerboard
faceting while the pavillion has standard facets.
The effect is scintillating and one can easily
understand why such stones were used in
former generations as diamond simulants.
$2,000 - 3,000
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Rare and Large Acroite
(colorless tourmaline)
1227
An exceptionally rare variety of tourmaline, the
present rectangular-cut stone is a very large
and fine example of its type. Purchased by
its owner approximately 30 years ago, such
gems cannot be found in the present market.
measuring 28.00 x 15.55 x 13.53mm
$2,500 - 3,500
1229
Spessartite Garnet
A well-saturated reddish orange hue this
emerald-cut spessartite has been beautifully
fashioned with scissors-cut faceting. Both the
luster and clarity are excellent.
$4,000 - 6,000
1230
Yellowish-green Spodumene
Afghanistan
Rarely seen with this type of clarity, the present
example of spodumene has been boldly faceted
as a scissors-cut cushion-shape to best display
its superb clarity and luster. This is a fine stone
for the collector with superior saturation of color
and unheard of clarity for the species. 1229
$1,000 - 1,500
1231
ALEXANDRITE
Ural Mountains, Russia
Faceted modified octagonal step-cut, lending
itself to being mounted as a pendant this
stone with its deep saturation of brownish-red
to green is a classic for the locality.
measuring 9.0 x 6.0 x 3.0 mm
$5,000 - 7,000
Accompanied by an American Gemological

Laboratories report numbered CS 64016 1230 1231 1231
dated October 22, 2014 stating that the
2.05 carats dark blue-green and dark purple-
red alexandrite is natural and from the Ural
Mountains, Russia and that it has prominent
to strong color change of 80 % to 90% and is
without any evidence of enhancements.

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Aquamarine Beryl var. Morganite Fine Moonstone
Brazil An emerald-cut, deep pink morganite, Burma
Well-saturated blue color with no aspect of having excellent clarity and luster, this This beautiful oval cabochon with a high
yellowish green as so many aquamarines attractive gem is sure to please. Of a very dome and rounded base, displays a fine
are plaqued with. This is a pretty stone wearable size either for mounting as a white adularescence.
which would be well-suited to mounting as pendant or ring, its fine clarity would easily Weighing approximately 37.64 carats and
a pendant. allow it to be showcased. measuring 21.0 x 16.0 x 15.0mm
Weighing approximately 69.9 carats and Weighing approximately 15.55 carats and $2,500 - 3,500
measuring 34.5 x 24.0 x 17.0mm measuring 17.5 x 12.5 x 8.5mm
$4,000 - 6,000 $900 - 1,200 1239
Morganite (Pink Beryl)
1233 1236 Brazil
Emerald Very Fine Aquamarine Bead This fine oval-cut morganite, is distinguished
This attractive emerald-cut stone has a Necklace by its pastel pink color. The luster and clarity
very pleasant blue-green hue which is so Idar-Oberstein, Germany are both excellent.
sought-after. The degree of saturation of Consisting of very large sea blue aquamarine Weighing approximately 47.48 carats and
an emeralds is always the most important beads from Nigeria having great translucency measuring 27.0 x 22.5 x 15.0mm
consideration when selecting a stone as is and an excellent saturation of color. The $1,000 - 1,500
the absence of yellow and this stone meets rondel-form polished beads graduating from
both those criteria. 10 to 20mm at the center, having a total 1240
Weighing approximately 11.03 carats and weight of 868 carats. Completed by an 18K Cuprian Tourmaline
measuring 14.69 x 12.64 x 6.92mm yellow gold clasp, embellished with a matte Nigeria
$8,000 - 10,000 texture, length 18in This pretty pastel blue oval-cut stone from
$6,000 - 8,000 Africa is adorned with a checkerboard faceted
Accompanied by a Gemological Institute of top. Its luster is very good and it is suitable
America report number 2151652544 dated 1237 sized for mounting as a ring.
September 12, 2013 stating that the 11.03 Very Fine Pair of Blue Weighing approximately 4.8 carats and
carats emerald has moderate indications Moonstones measuring 11.5 x 9.0 x 6.5mm
of clarity enhancement. Due to their growth Tanzania $2,500 - 3,500
conditions in nature and recovery methods, This beautifully matched pair of cabochons,
most emeralds contain surface reaching cut from the same rough, possesses 1241
features. For this reason, clarity enhancement excellent clarity, and the most desirable blue Blue Moonstone
is a common trade practice. adularescence. It is rare to find a pair of such Tanzania
cabochons of equal quality. Fashioned as an oblong rectangular
1234 No lot Weighing approximately 39.34 carats and cabochon, this beautiful gem possesses a
measuring 35.0 x 12.5 x 6.5mm desirable blue sheen or adularescence.
$6,000 - 8,000 Weighing approximately 31.61 carats and
$4,000 - 6,000
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1233
1237
1238
1236
1240
1241

1242
1242 1246
Group of Eight Gemstones Deep Red Spinel
Including seven spinels: an oval-cut purplish-pink spinel, weighing Of rich port wine or claret hue, this cushion-cut red spinel has many
approximately 3.99 carats; a circular-cut purple spinel, weighing desirable qualities in addition to its fine faceting. Both the luster and
approximately 4.80 carats; together with two red oval-cut spinels, clarity are excellent.
weighing approximately 1.33 carats and 1.62 carats; and three pink Weighing approximately 8.67 carats and measuring 12.0 x 12.0 x
spinels, weighing 3.30 carats, 4.05 carats and 3.49 carats; and an 7.5mm
emerald-cut yellowish-green chrysoberyl, weighing approximately $1,000 - 1,500
19.13 carats (8)
$2,500 - 3,500 1247
Pair of Tsavorite Garnets
1243 Tsavo National Park, Kenya
“Paraiba-type” Tourmaline Vivid green in color with excellent luster and very good clarity, these
Mozambique well-matched tsavorites were probably cut from the same rough to
A cushion-cut tourmaline which displays a bright sea-blue color and form a pair.
good luster. Weighing approximately 2.67 carats and measuring 10.0 x 6.5 x
Weighing approximately 11.5 carats and measuring 13.5 x 12.5 x 4.0mm and 2.75 carats and measuring 10.0 x 6.5 x 4.5mm
9.5mm $1,500 - 2,000
$2,000 - 3,000
1248
1244 Tanzanite
Apatite Bead Torsade Necklace Arusha, Tanzania
A stylish necklace comprising ten strands of graduated rondelle-form Vivid bluish-violet in color, this fine circular-cut gem has both excellent
polished African apatite beads of vivid neon blue color, graduating in luster and clarity to recommend it. Fine proportions and a very
size from 2.5 to 5.5mm, completed with a hand-fabricated silver clasp, wearable size would allow it to be mounted as a ring.
length 18in Weighing approximately 6.95 carats and measuring 11.5 x 11.5 x
$2,000 - 3,000 7.5mm
$2,000 - 3,000
1245
Heart-shaped Demantoid Garnet 1249
Of pleasing green hue, this pretty stone displays good luster and a Tanzanite
pleasant shape. Arusha, Tanzania
Weighing approximately 2.14 carats and measuring 8.5 x 6.0 x 5.0mm Faceted as a trillion-cut, this fine quality gemstone has an excellent
$4,000 - 6,000 and sought-after well-saturated violet-blue hue, as well as excellent
luster and clarity.
Weighing 3.60 carats and measuring 10.0 x 10.0 x 6.0mm
$900 - 1,200
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1243
1245
1246
1244
1247
1249
1248

1250
1250 1253
Yellow Orthoclase Feldspar Two Demantoid Garnets
Itrongahy , Madagascar Both having a pleasant green hue, the larger demantoid garnet, an
Faceted in Idar-Oberstein, Germany oval-cut, weighing approximately 2.65 carats and measuring 8.0 x 7.0
The name orthoclase is from the Greek for “straight fracture,” because x 6.0mm; the smaller stone, a circular-cut demantoid garnet, weighing
its two cleavage planes are at right angles to each other. Orthoclase approximately 1.68 carats and measuring 6.5 x 4.5mm. (2)
belongs to the feldspar family of minerals that make up more than $2,000 - 3,000
half of the Earth’s rocky crust. Very rarely these common minerals
form crystals that are gem quality. Orthoclase can be found as a 1254
transparent colorless, champagne, or yellow gem resembling citrine Demantoid Garnet
quartz or yellow beryl. The present cushion-shaped gem, is of large Ural Mountains, Russia
size, displays a bright yellow hue and has excellent luster. A circular-cut stone having classic proportions and a vivid, rich green
Weighing approximately 71.3 carats and measuring 29.0 x 26.0 x hue. Given the crystallography of the mineral, demantoids of larger than
15.0mm one carats are rare and the present stone weighs well over 2 carats.
$1,200 - 1,500 Weighing approximatly 2.15 carats and measuring 7.8 x 5.5mm
$2,000 - 3,000
1251
Yellow Sapphire 1255
A deep golden-yellow, oval-cut sapphire having excellent luster and Group of Three Zircons
clarity of suitable size for mounting as a ring or pendant. Cambodia
Weighing approximately 6.06 carats and measuring 12.7 x 10.1 x 6.0mm Including an oval-cut blue zircon, weighing approximately 12.54
$2,000 - 3,000 carats; a green zircon, weighing approximately 10.34 carats; together
with a cinnamon zircon, weighing approximately 10.59 carats and
1252≈ measuring 12.0 x 9.0 x 6.0mm (3)
Maw-sit-sit, Coral and Jade Necklace $2,000 - 3,000
Designed by Roland Uhl Without Reserve
Schaffhausen, Switzerland
This stylish necklace is completed with a beautifully crafted clasp 1256
having a large trapezoidal-shaped orange coral plaque (Coralium Two Exceptional Gem Silica Chrysocollas
elatium) inset with the other side having a similarly shaped plaque of Inspiration Mine, Arizona
fine Burmese maw-sit-sit. Suspending 7 strands of multi-color jadeite Two oval cabochons having exceptional color; one with slightly deeper
cylindrical beads in hues of white, apple green, spinach green, russet, blue color than the other.
lavender and browns mounted in 18K yellow gold, stamped 750, Weighing approximately 30.79 carats and measuring 30.0 x 17.0 x 9.0
length 16 1/2in. mm; the second, weighing 33.44 carats and measuring 30.0 x 16.0 x
$10,000 - 12,000 10.0mm (2)
$1,800 - 2,200
Swiss jewelry designer and retailer, Roland Uhl, is known for his
unusual and refreshing designs and particular fondness of fine jadeite. 1257
Gold Nugget Pendant
Notice to bidders outside of the United States: Please note that California
this lot contains coral. Permits may be required in order to export Of classic form with minor traces of quartz and oxides in the crevices.
this lot out of the United States. Exports to Hong Kong, China Surmounted by a 14K yellow gold pendant bail, with closure allowing
and Taiwan may be restricted. Please contact the Natural History it to be removable from a fob or necklace. Total gross weight inclusive
Department before bidding. of bail 29.9 grams. Height of nugget: 30.0mm
$1,000 - 1,500
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1251
1253
1252
1254
1257
1255 1256

Carey A. Parshall Collection of Minerals,
Stamford, CT (lots 1258-1295)
Many an American mineral collection started with family vacations and

cross-country drives that included stops at rock shops in the Western
United States and self-collecting. No different was the Parshall family
who, in the 1950s, took numerous trips across the States and Mexico,
collecting specimens the entire time. A hobby which grew over the
years eventually turned into a small business that Carey Parshall
and his son, Ray, worked on together providing both enjoyment and
happy memories. The collection was enlarged during the 1970s and
80s through trades, field collecting and international buying trips to
far-flung places such as Morocco, Mexico, Italy, Japan and Germany.
The collection features desirable Vanadinites, Smithsonites, Azurites,
Stibnites and Zeolites from these diverse localities. The Bruce Museum
in Greenwich, Connecticut was the fortunate beneficiary of many
of Mr. Parshall’s mineral donations and a number of key purchases
from his collection are housed there for public viewing. The Carey A.
Parshall Mineral Collection was inventoried and valued by mineralogist,
Lawrence H. Conklin, in 2004 for estate purposes. A copy of this
inventory, with its useful and comprehensive listing of localities, is
available upon request.
Images of group lots are available online.
1258
Group of Twenty-four Minerals from
World Localities
Including a yellow fluorite and calcite, Berbes, Berbes Mining area,
Ribadesella, Asturias, Spain, measuring 16.0 x 12.5 x 8.0 cm; a
large dark purple fluorite, probably from Europe; a stibnite in matrix;
1258 a quartz; a hematite; an emerald in matrix, Columbia; a molybdenite;
six aragonites; a copal, Columbia; two chrysoprases, Australia; three
croites, Tasmania; astrophyllite, Russia; and an unidentified specimen,
largest measures 10 x 9 x 6in. (24)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1259
Group of Fourteen Smithsonites 
Sinaloa, Mexico and other localities
Including two pink examples, four blue-green or green examples; and
seven various others. Largest measuring 10 x 6 x 3in (14)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1259
1260
Study Collection of Gem Materials
Worldwide Localities
1260 1261
Including a Beryl var. Morganite, Nuristan, Afghanistan, which is a
modified pink crystal with good to moderate transparency, weighing
162.7 grams; a kunzite crystal; an amethyst; an aquamarine; three
topazes; a lapis lazuli; a ruby; and two ruby-in-zoisite specimens.
Largest measures 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 1 1/2in (lot)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1261
Four Cerrusites
Toussit, Morocco
Including two which are floaters, having intergrown crystals and two
1263 which are on black matrix. Largest measures 8 x 7 x 3 1/2in (4)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1262
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1262
Group of Four Goethites
in Quartz
Atlas Mts., Morocco
Well crystalized on quartz in geode section,
measuring 9 x 7 in; together with three others
of similar form. (4)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1263
Group of Ten Sphalerite Specimens
Worldwide Localities
Some with associated quartz. Together with
a Sphalerite with Barite, Elmwood Mine,
Carthage, Tennessee, having two spherical
white clusters of barite grace this sharp,
crystallized mass of sphalerite, measuring
11.0 x 12.0 x 8.0cm. Largest measures 7 x 5
x 3in (10)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1264
Group of Three Calcites 1264 1265
Including a large, showy specimen from
Mexico, measuring 14 x 11 x 5in, a
scalendrohedral specimen with druzy
overgrowth and another specimen with
minute scintillating crystals which are
bladed. (3)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1265
Linarite with Brocanthite
Bingham, New Mexico
This is a very rare specimen that is richly and
minutely crystallized with blue linarite and
green brochantite as well as pale purplish
green fluorite cubes on a large matrix.
Measuring 11 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2in
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1266 1266
Group of Three Pyrites
Peru
The largest, measuring 14 x 8 x 4in, a plate
comprising hundreds of small cubic crystals;
together with two other specimens which
feature large lustrous crystals. (3)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1267
Group of Ten Danburites
Mexico
The largest having an impressive cluster of
well-formed crystals, measuring 15 x 7 x 6in;
together with nine others. (10)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1267

1268 1269 1270
1272
1271
1268 1270
Very Large Galena Three American Minerals
Tri-State area Tri-State Area
The Tri-State district was an historic lead-zinc mining region located Including two calcites on dolomite; together with a sphalerite. Largest
in southwest Missouri, southeast Kansas and northeast Oklahoma. measures 8 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 6in (3)
The area produced lead and zinc for over 100 years with production $2,000 - 3,000
beginning in the 1850s in the Joplin - Granby area of Jasper and Without Reserve
Newton counties of southwest Missouri and continued until the
closure of the Picher, Oklahoma mines in the late 1960s. The present 1271
specimen is impressive for its large scale and such prodigious galenas Group of Thirteen Indian Minerals
are now difficult to find. This one has particularly well-formed cubic Including three scolecites; three orange stilbites; four apophyllites; two
crystals. Measuring 11 x 11 x 7in combination apophyllite-stilbites in matrix pieces. Largest measures 8
$2,000 - 3,000 x 4 x 2 1/2in (13)
Without Reserve
1269
Four Sphalerites 1272
Spain Group of Sixteen Chalcedony, Druzy Quartz and
Including three very large specimens and one smaller specimen in Agate Specimens
matrix. Largest measures 8 x 7 x 5in (4) Including at least two cave stalactites; a druzy quartz; several
$2,000 - 3,000 chalcedonies; a thunder egg; a Laguna Mexico agate and several
Without Reserve Brazilian agates. Largest measures 11 x 9 x 3in (16)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
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1274
1273
1275 1276 1277
1273 1275 1276

Four Large Indian Mineral Collection of Fourteen Minerals Group of Eight Vanadinite
Specimens Brazil Specimens
Each of generous proportions, including Including a brazilianite; two quartz Morocco
a large orange stilbite; a green apophyllite pseudomorphs after anhydrite, Rio Grande do Some specimens featuring classic barrel-
specimen having large crystals measuring Sol, Brazil; a quartz with chlorite inclusions; form, large reddish brown crystals on matrix,
up to 2 1/4in in length; a stilbite vug; and three schorl specimens; two smoky quartzes; while others having smaller crystals. Largest
an apophyllite on prehnite plate. Largest a kyanite specimen; two lepidolites; a quartz measures 10 x 9 x 4in (8)
measuring 14 x 10 x 2 1/2in (4) with tourmaline inclusions; and a dark green $2,000 - 3,000
$2,000 - 3,000 tourmaline, largest measures 9 x 6 x 4in (14) Without Reserve
Without Reserve 1277
1274 Four Celesites
Group of Seven Stibnites Madagascar
China Comprising a large geode, with fine glossy
Including one specimen which features long blue crystals with good transparency;
crystals measuring up to 9 1/2 in in length, together with three additional celestite vugs.
having good radiating form; together with six Largest measuring 7 x 5 x 7in (4)
smaller specimens comprising a plethora of $2,000 - 3,000
inter-grown crystals, largest measures 9 1/2 Without Reserve
x 4 x 2in (7)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve

1278
1279 1280
1278 1279 1280

Group of Sixteen Collection of Twenty-two Two European Mineral Specimens:
Vanadinite Specimens Mexican Minerals Smoky Quartz in Matrix and a
Taouz and Mibladen, Midelt, Khénifra Including two specimens of Tennantite coating Marcasite in Limestone Matrix
Province, Meknès-Tafilalet Region, Morocco chalcopyrites on Quartz, El Cobre Mine, A combination piece comprising a large
Comprising three specimens from Taouz Concepcion del Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico; a smoky quartz cluster together with adularia,
having reddish brown crystals on a black calcite; a mimitite; a vesuvianite; a grossularite Furka, Switzerland, mounted on a 1970s era
botryoidal matrix; together with thirteen garnet in matrix; a calcite on hemimorphite; wooden base with locality plaque, measures
specimens from Mbiladen. Largest measures two hemimorphites; a quartz; an anhydrite; a 12 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 6in; together with a “spear
9 x 4 x 2 1/2in (16) cerussite; two purple fluorites; two selenites; ore” marcasite in limestone matrix, Speerkies,
$2,000 - 3,000 together with four Vera Cruz amethysts on West Falen Germany, mounted on a vintage
Without Reserve matrix, Cohuila, Mexico. Largest measures 11 1970s wooden base. Height 6 1/2in (2)
x 7 x 5in (22) $2,000 - 3,000
$2,500 - 3,500 Without Reserve
Without Reserve
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1281
1282 1283
1281 1282 1283

Group of Nine American Calcites Large Collection of Group of Twenty-four
Tennessee and Tri-State Region Twenty-two Barites American Minerals
Including several classic, double-terminated World-wide localities Including two wavelite specimens, Arkansas;
examples and two specimens which are still Including two purple fluorite with barite two covellite specimens, Butte Mountain,
attached to matrix. Largest measures 10 x 7 specimens, Spain; and various examples from Colorado; an azur-malachite, Bisbee, Arizona;
1/2 x 5in (9) Morocco, Romania, etc. Largest measures 11 an amazonite, Colorado; a purple fluorite,
$2,000 - 3,000 x 7 x 5in (22) sphalerite and calcite, Illinois; a purple fluorite,
Without Reserve $2,000 - 3,000 Elmwood, Tennessee; a plagioclase feldspar;
Without Reserve peristerite crystals with calcite, Macomb, New
York; five calcites, Illinois; a unvite tourmaline,
Pierpoint, NY; two sphalerites from Tennessee
and five quartzes possibly from Arkansas,
largest measuring 7 x 6 x 5in (24).
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve

1284 1285
1286 1287
1284 1285
Large and Impressive Mesolite Four Large Quartz Specimens
Chakam, Induri, near Poona, India Possibly Arkansas
Mesolite, a zeolites mineral, comes from the rock quarries in the Each of cluster formation with radiating crystals and good three-
Bombay-Poona regions of India. It is frequently confused with dimensionality, some with water clear terminations. Largest measuring
scolecite (a calcium zeolite) and natrolite (a sodium zeolite), which 12 1/2 x 10 x 4in (4)
also have white to colorless prismatic crystals. Natrolite forms thinner $2,000 - 3,000
crystals with pyramidal terminations, and mesolite’s fiber-like crystals Without Reserve
are usually the thinnest crystals of the three minerals. Scolecite’s
larger crystals tend to be more robust and durable. The present fine 1286
specimen has a numerous radiating sprays of fine acicular crystals, Group of Twelve Selenites
which rise dramatically from a bed of creamy stilbite dotted with a few Naica, Mexico
apophyllite crystals. This is a museum-quality display specimen of Including many which have water-clear crystals; together with a calcite
exceptional rarity in this size. Measures 12 1/4 x 9in on gypsum specimen also from Mexico, measuring 11 1/2 x 7 x 3in (12)
$1,500 - 2,000 $2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve Without Reserve
1287
Large Selenite Cluster
Naica, Mexico
A large cluster of selenite wands in matrix, many with well-defined
terminations. Measuring 12 x 14 x 8in
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
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1288
Impressive Elbaite Tourmaline
with Quartz and Clevelandite
Santa Rosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
From a renowned mine which began
producing in the 1950s, this is a classic
cluster of a green tourmaline compound
crystal with good luster. An extremely large
specimen, even for a locality which was
known for having some bigger examples,
this particular piece has great importance
and aesthetics. With an association of
cleavelandite and quartz at the base.
Measuring 18 1/2 x 6 x 5 1/2in
$20,000 - 30,000
In the 2004 inventory prepared of the Carey

A. Parshall Mineral Collection, this specimen
was stated by Lawrence Conklin to have a
value of $100,000.
1288

1289
Group of Four Gypsum Specimens
Mexico
Each of large size comprising sherry-colored
wands having an overgrowth. Largest
measures 18 x 9 x 10in (4)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1290
Group of Twelve Adamites
Mapami, Durango, Mexico
Including eleven typical specimens of bright
chartreuse green, largest measuring 10 x 3
x 3 1/2in; and one purple adamite in matrix
from the same locality. (12)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1291
1289 1290 Group of Fifteen Specimens: Native
Copper and Various Other Ores
Michigan and other localities
The large copper specimen, measuring 16
x 7in, with five small silver specimens from
Batopilas, Mexico and three gold-in-quartzes
of which one may originate in Cripple Creek,
Colorado. (15)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1292
Blue Topaz in Matrix
Minas Gerais, Brazil
A classic for the locality, yet rare due to the
attachment of the the large, bright transparent
gemmy blue crystal, which measures 2
1291 3/4 inches along the edge, to the matrix of
lepidolite and feldspar. Measuring 8 x 5 x 5in
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
1293
Large Japanese Stibnite
Ichinokawa Mine, near Saijo, Ehime prefecture
(formerly Iyo Province), Shikoku Island, Japan
This large mass of stibnite represents an
amazing story of survival: it displays a
large number of radiating crystals with their
stunning, vertical habit this cluster of shiny
silver-gray crystals showing iridescent,
metallic patina. This is a significant
specimen from an old find. Measuring 15 x
12 1/2 x 6 1/2in
$8,000 - 12,000
Provenance: Ex. Collection of Carey A.

Parshall, Stamford, CT
1292
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1294
1294
Impressive Green Fluorite
China
A large and impressive specimen comprising
a mass of large octahedral crystals
having strong green saturation and good
translucency. Measuring 13 x 13 x 9in
$3,000 - 4,000
Without Reserve
1295
Collection of Seven Chinese
Minerals
Including an aquamarine on muscovite, Mt.
Xuebaodiang, China; a manganocalcite;
1295 a scheelite in muscovite matrix; a calcite;
a sphlaerite; a cassiterite; and two others
largest measures 13 x 5 1/2 x 4in (7)
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
Property of Various Owners
1296
Chrysoberyl
Karawitz, Ratnapura, Ratnapura District,
Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
This is a large classic, sought-after flattened,
twinned chrysoberyl crystal showing good
clarity and areas which are “facet grade” with
a vivid chartreuse green color. This is a rare
specimen for the size, clarity and color.
Weighing approximately 81.0 carats (16.3
1296
grams) and measuring 30.0 x 22.0 x 10.0mm
$2,000 - 3,000
Without Reserve
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1297
An Important Aquamarine
Crystal Group--”The Cactus”
Nagar, Pakistan
Very few aquamarine specimens that come
on the market have the presence of this
one or the quality. Composed of four major
crystals of aquamarine, each more lustrous
than the next, the specimen appears to have
an inner glow. The crystallization is complete
on all the sides, and the resemblance to a
saguaro cactus is remarkable and desirable.
With an association of muscovite and feldspar
to the reverse side, this floater group of
euhedral crystals measures an important 7 x
3 1/4 x 3 inches.
$30,000 - 40,000
Provenance: Ex: Keith Proctor Collection

Ex: Peter Via Collection
Ex: Stuart Wilensky Collection
1297

1298 1299 1300
Property of Various Owners 1301

Fine Stibnite Cluster
1298 Lushi Mine, Hunan Province, China
Very Large Corundum Crystal A large, attractive cluster of stibnite crystals with well-formed
Pelmadulla, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka terminations and lustrous faces. The specimen has great three-
This bi-color, blue and yellow sapphire crystal, is a for the locality with dimensionality and can be viewed from all sides--this inspired the
excellent by-pyramidal form. Translucent due to silk inclusions, with former owner to beautifully present the specimen on a custom-fitted
some asterism (star) visible on the c-axis) and with natural etching rotating stand so that the piece may be enjoyed from every angle.
to the sides--the specimen has not been enhanced for color and is Measuring 8 x 7 x 4in
natural. There appears to be facet grade areas in the crystal. Large $2,000 - 3,000
sapphire crystals of this form are rarely seen in the market as they are
typically sacrificed to created faceted gemstones. Offered on a custom-fitted wooden display stand with brass locality
Weighing approximately 735 carats and measuring 95.0 x 35.0 x label. With lucite cover for the base (not shown in the illustration).
25.0 cm
$2,500 - 3,500 1302
Gypsum var. Selenite
1299 Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico
Aquamarine Crystal Beautifully displayed on a custom wooden stand which rotates so that
Pakistan the specimen may be appreciated from all sides. The specimen itself
This euhedral, floater crystal--which is nearly facet grade--exhibits is a classic for the region with a cluster of radiating crystals of good
all the most desirable attributes an aquamarine should posses. The transparency. Measuring 9 1/2 x 6 x 6 1/2in
crystal habit is a well-formed, textbook hexagon, the termination is $1,500 - 2,000
flat and lustrous as are the sides which have only minor striations and Without Reserve
etching. Measuring 5 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/4in
$3,000 - 4,000 Offered on a custom-fitted wooden display stand with brass locality label.
1300 1303
Aquamarine Rhodochrosite with Fluorite and Quartz Sulfides
Kahawatta, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka Clay Pocket, Sweet Home Mine, Alma, Colorado
A single crystal of natural seafoam blue color, transparent with From the famous mining location which has now closed this is a
naturally etched faces to the hexagonal prism. Weighing approximately classic Colorado association of two rhodochrosite rhomohedrons with
1150 carats (230.2 grams) Height 4 1/2in purple fluorite cubic crystals and sulfides. The specimen is beautifully
$2,500 - 3,500 displayed on a custom wooden base which rotates so that the piece
may be viewed from all sides. Measuring 14 x 10 x 3 1/2in
$2,000 - 3,000
Offered on a custom-fitted wooden display stand with brass locality label.
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1303

1304
1304
Watermelon Tourmaline Crystal Group
Cruzeiro Mine
Near Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil
The Cruzeiro mine has been known for its consistency of quality, since the early days of its
accidental discovery by Brazilian and American prospectors during the 1940s who were
searching for high quality mica to aid WWII efforts. It is from this premier mine that this highly
desirable specimen originates. The present example, with a large triangular crystal, has classic
striations yet exceptional luster to the sides. Subtle graduation of color from blue green at the
top to pink and green again at the base, with a deep red core when the base of the crystal
is viewed. one can see that there is facetable quality material to the interior. A cluster of two
smaller conjoined crystals appears to one side. Height 5 1/2in
Provenance: Ex Joseph A. Freilich Collection

$10,000 - 15,000
140 | BONHAMS
1305
1305
Very Large and Impressive Amethyst “Rose”
Rio Grande do SuI, Brazil
A very large and fine “amethyst flower”, this is one of the largest and finest that has come
on the market in years. A top-quality specimen worthy of consideration by the most serious
collector rich in tonal variations, with strong purple hues particularly to the center, graduating
to lighter violets at the edges. Two smaller “roses” are attached here and there. Measuring
18 x 11 x 4in
$10,000 - 15,000

1306
Large and Exceptional Amethyst
Geode Split
Brazil
This fine quality double amethyst pipe,
displays innumerable rich, deep violet
crystals measuring up to 1 inch lining the
cavity. With a small collection of calcite
crystals near the apex of the “cathedral”.
Measuring 41 x 17 x 3 1/2in (2)
$1,500 - 2,000
1307
Amethyst Geode with Calcites
Brazil
A large geode section of impressive size,
covered with a plethora of lavender amethyst
crystals and a classic association of large,
creamy transulucent white calcites.
Measuring 24 x 24 x 10in
$2,000 - 3,000
1308
Large Polished Azur-Malachite
Boulder
Morenci, Arizona
Suitable for either indoor or outdoor
applications, the face of this large decorative
boulder has been polished to reveal azurite
beneath the malachite overgrowth. Measuring
24 x 18 x 8in
1306 $2,000 - 3,000
1309
Large Polished Malachite
Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of
Congo
This large and very fine quality specimen
is contour polished to reveal the beauty
of its concentric banding and bull’s eyes.
Measuring 19 1/2 x 11 1/4 x 6 1/4in
$2,000 - 3,000
1307
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1310 1312
Large Red Calcite Suite of Three Paintings of California Tourmalines
China Pala District, San Diego County, California
A fine, decorative display specimen of impressive proportions Depicting specimens which were at one time featured on the covers
with glossy and lustrous crystals and rich, red hematite inclusions. of Lapidary Journal during the 1960s, all of which were famous finds
Measures 17 x 16 x 5in of San Diego tourmaline. Included are: a pink tourmaline from the
$2,000 - 3,000 Stewart Mine, Pala California titled “Pink Tourmaline”, Stewart Mine
(dubbed in the mineral trade as “The Candleabra”, and now housed at
1311 the Smithsonian Institution). Together with another titled “Tourmaline
Classic Mineral Specimen and Morganite”, Pala, California; and “Tourmaline”, Himalaya Mine,
Willemite, Franklinite, Calcite Mesa Grande, California. Each signed Cortez, framed. (3)
Franklin, New Jersey $3,000 - 5,000
Over the course of several hundred million years, a fortuitous
combination of conditions resulted in the unique mineral deposits in Juan Cortez
the Franklin Marble of Northwest New Jersey. Large slabs from the Born in Apatzingan, Michoacán, Mexico, Juan Cortez worked in the
famous Franklin, New Jersey locality are seldom seen on the market, field of medical and science painting. He was particularly well known
as mining operations in the area have been closed for decades. for his anatomical renderings and for depicting muscles and bones of
Originally mined for zinc, the deposits produced over 300 minerals the body.
and rare combinations of fluorescent minerals that are considered
classic pieces to any collector. Under shortwave ultraviolet light, the Between 1965 and 1975, a San Diego mineral collector was inspired
present specimen comes alive with fluorescent bands of bright green to commission Mr. Cortez to paint a series of 11 minerals, all of which
willemite and fiery red calcite. Black octahedral franklinite crystals are were inspired by the covers of Lapidary Journal Magazine. Mr. Cortez
also seen; this mineral is known only from Northwest New Jersey. had an elaborate set-up using the covers of the Journal and mirrors to
Measures 16 x 16 x 3in observe proportion and angles.
$2,000 - 3,000
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Native Metals
1313
Large and Rare Platinum Nugget
Kondor, Russia
A classical “free standing” platinum nugget
displaying significant heft and a characteristic
veneer of crystalline chromite.
Weighing approximately 5.8 ozt (180.3 grams)
and measuring 1 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1in
$30,000 - 40,000
1314
Fine Crystallized Gold Specimen
Icaburu, La Gran Sabana, Venezuela
A fine example of a skeletal, hoppered
crystallized gold, with two or three tiny
crystals of quartz embedded in the crevices.
A excellent choice for the serious collector.
Weighing 14.42 grams (0.46 ozt). Measures
27.0 x 18.5 x 8.0mm
$2,000 - 3,000
1313
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1315
Very Large Gold Specimen
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
A large and impressive gold specimen displaying a warm, buttery patina, some minor
crystallization and traces of white quartz evident in several crevices. Weighing approximately
25.3 ozt (786.9 grams) and measuring 5 1/2 x 4 x 1/2in
$60,000 - 80,000
146 | BONHAMS
Natural History
1316
Lunar Meteorite
NWA 6721
Lunar, feldspathic breccia
Hamada du Drâa, Morocco
Discovered in Morocco in late 2010 as a group of sixteen stones
weighing a total of only 181 grams, NWA 6721 is a fine-grained,
heterogeneous, fragmental breccia composed of mineral clasts and
ophitic-textured lithic clasts. Lunar meteorites are rocks that were
ejected from the Moon by the impact of an asteroid or comet. Lunar
escape velocity averages 1.48 miles per second, only a few times the
muzzle velocity of a rifle. Most rocks escaping the gravitational field of
the moon become captured by the gravitational field of Earth or the 1316
Sun. Those orbiting Earth will, after a few years, or tens of thousands
of years, fall to Earth. Measures 24 x 48mm; weighs 2.5 grams
$3,000 - 3,800
1317
Seymchan – Complete Transitional Slice with
Space Gems
Pallasite - PMG
1317
Magadan District, Russia
This complete Seymchan slice originates from one of the pallasitic
masses of the fall that occurred in Central Siberia. It is neither
completely composed of metal, nor does it contain crystals
throughout. This specimen originated from a large mass in the
asteroid belt where the transition between an iron meteorite and
a stony meteorite was at its interface. This mass then broke
apart - probably from the impact of another asteroid. Studded
with extraterrestrial olivine and peridot crystals in one area, and a
continuous nickel-iron matrix in another, this gorgeous complete
slice is further distinguished by a highly polished perimeter. From
the Macovich Collection. Measures 176 x 129 x 3mm (7 x 5 x 0.1in);
weighs 284.1 grams (0.66 pounds)
$3,500 - 4,500
1318
Pair of Rare Vesta Meteorites with Space Gems –
Complete Slice Accompanied by Complete Individual
NWA 7831 1318
Diagenite
Morocco
Vesta is the second largest asteroid in the asteroid belt with a diameter
of over 326 miles; its impact with Earth produced a gigantic impact
crater at the South Pole. There are three types of achondrites that
originate from Vesta, collectively known as HED’s, howardites, eucrites
and dagenites. Diagenites, as exemplified by the present specimen,
are the rarest of the three types of stony meteorites and originate from
deep beneath the surface of Vesta.
The present complete slice from NWA 7831 is from one of the rare
diagenites and is unique as a diagenite because it contains translucent
gem quality yellow-green crystals of orthopyroxene in its stony matrix.
This is unique in stony meteorites; its appearance is somewhat similar
to a pallasite, an iron-nickel meteorite with olivine crystals. This unique
and desirable diagenite, a non-magnetic achondrite, was found in
Morocco in March 2013. Also included in this lot is an uncut 25.8-
gram complete individual NWA 7831 meteorite, which displays the
compete crystals in their natural state within the stony surface of the
meteorite. Offered together in a Riker mount. Measures 3 1/2 x 2
1/4in; Weighs 24.6 grams
$2,500 - 3,000

1319
Lunar Meteorite – Partial Slice
NWA 8306
Lunar feldspathic breccia – achondrite
Sahara Desert, Northwest Africa
Lunar meteorites are among the most rare
objects on Earth. Less than 0.1% of all
meteorites recovered are lunar in origin.
They are so scarce that none have been
found in Europe, or North or South America,
having only been recovered in deserts where
such meteorites are more readily identified.
NWA 8306 is the 8306th meteorite to be
recovered from the Northwest African grid of
the Sahara Desert. The initial authentication
work on NWA 8306 was done by Dr. Anthony
Irving, one of the world’s foremost experts
in the identification of lunar and Martian
1319 meteorites. Found in 2013, NWA 8306
is a feldspathic breccia, rich with angular
fragments of anorthosite. Solar wind vesicles,
iron-rich pyroxenes and olivines have also
been identified. A scientific abstract of NWA
8306 accompanies the present offering - a
fine sample of the Moon from the Macovich
Collection. Measures 37 x 26 x 2mm (1.5 x 1
x 0.1in); weighs 4.776 grams
1320 $3,250 - 4,000
1320
Willamette – Partial Slice from
Museum Centerpiece
Iron, medium octahedrite; shocked
and recrystallized
Clackamas County, Oregon
This beveled partial meteorite slice is from the
most famous meteorite in the world. In the
desire to reveal the internal structure of the
15.5-ton Willamette meteorite, the crown jewel
of the American Museum of Natural History’s
Rose Center in New York City, it was decided
in 1997 to cut a 13-kilogram end piece
from the mass. The present partial slice was
removed from that end piece. Willamette is the
largest North American meteorite; scientists
believe it most likely fell in Canada and was
deposited in Oregon by a glacier during the
last ice age. The Willamette meteorite was the
centerpiece of the Hayden Planetarium when
it first opened, and an estimated 50 million
people have seen or touched this meteorite
during its nearly 100 years on exhibit. In 2000,
The American Museum of Natural History and
the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
signed an agreement to ensure the Grand
Ronde’s access to the Willamette Meteorite
for religious, historical and cultural purposes
while maintaining its continued presence at
the museum for scientific and educational
purposes - and a guarantee that the meteorite
will never again be cut. The present specimen
features one edge of the meteorite’s external
surface and a superior representation of
Willamette’s singular recrystallized internal
structure. Average measurement: 58 x 28 x 2
to 7mm (2.25 x 1 x 0.25in); weighs 36.7 grams
1321 $3,500 - 4,500
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1321
Sikhote-alin – Aesthetic Individual
with Natural Hole
Iron, coarse octahedrite
Maritime Territory, Siberia, Russia
Blanketed with fusion crust and regmaglypts
(the tiny thumbprints found along the
meteorite’s surface created during its violent
descent through Earth’s atmosphere), and
naturally embossed with a textured rippling
surface and contraction cracks, this highly
aesthetic Sikhote-alin specimen dramatically
reveals its membership to a rare class
of meteorites - unlike 99 per cent of all
meteorites, it possesses a naturally formed
hole, the result of its impact and fiery plunge
through Earth’s atmosphere as it traveled at a
velocity of approximately 12 miles per second.
Measures 53 x 32 x 18mm (2 x 1.25 x 0.75
inches) and 84.2 grams
$1,200 - 1,800
1322
Seymchan Meteorite -
Complete Slice
Seymchan
Iron-nickel, medium octahedrite
Magadan District, Russia
With excellent medium octahedrite
Widmanstatten patterns, resulting from the
original giant planetary mass slowly cooling 1322
and solidifying in deep space over hundreds
of millions of years, Seymchan has a
distinguishable look that is highly sought after
by collectors. It is a transitional meteorite,
meaning that the original mass originated
from an area close to the iron-nickel border
with the serpentine core of an asteroid,
as olivine crystals are sometimes found in
Seymchan meteorites. Measures 24 x 16in
and weighing 4700 grams
$9,000 - 10,000
1323
The Boomerang -
Mouninalusta Slice
Mouninalusta
Iron-nickel, fine octahedrite
Norrbotten, Sweden
Stunning fine octahedrite patterns, along with
inclusions of black troilite and rare meteoric
metals such as stichtite, make Mouninalusta
a sought after meteorite. This exceptionally
shaped slice was cut from one of the largest
Mouninalusta meteorites ever found, weighing
over 2,500 pounds. The process of cutting
and polishing a slice of this size can only be
done by a few specialists, as the metal is
unusually hard. Measuring 20 x 18in
$8,000 - 10,000
1323

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1324 Exceptional Swedish Meteorite – Large End Cut
Muonionalusta
Iron-nickel; fine octahedrite
Norrbotten, Sweden
Muonionalusta is an iron-nickel meteorite, which was found in
Norrbotten, Sweden in 1906. Since then, additional meteorites have
been found in one of the largest strewnfields on Earth, measuring
30 x 10 kilometers. Muonionalusta is classified as a fine octahedrite
and reveals one of the most beautiful Widmanstatten patterns
of all meteorites when it is etched. Widmanstatten patterns form
when the two alloys of nickel, kamacite and taenite, separate in the
iron core of the large asteroid that was destroyed by collision with
another large asteroid in the asteroid belt billions of years ago. This
separation and pattern form only when the iron core cools at a rate
of only a few degrees per million years and is not found on any iron-
nickel stones on Earth.
1325 The present covetable Muonionalusta end cut displays the interior
of the meteorite as well as its surface. The cut surface has been
etched, displaying its spectacular Widmanstatten patterns. The outer
surface boasts several distinguishing regmaglypts. Muonionalusta
cut sections of this size are quite rare. Measures 11 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 2
1/2in; Weighs 20 pounds
$7,000 - 8,500
1325
Rare Ataxite
Dronino
Iron-nickel, ataxite
Dronino, Russia
Ataxites are a rare type of iron-nickel meteorite that do not exhibit
a Widmanstatten pattern when they are etched due to their high
nickel content. Ataxites are known as ungrouped irons as they do
not match the chemistry of any of the other iron-nickel groups and
are most certainly from a different planetary body than the other
irons. Dronino is an ataxite that was found by a Russian mushroom
hunter in July of 2002 near the Russian village of Dronino. Over
600 meteorites were found, totally about 3000kg with the largest
meteorite weighing 250kg. All of the meteorites were heavily
weathered and rusted from their burial 1-6 feet underground. The
present specimen is one of the more aesthetic Dronino meteorites,
displaying a gunmetal surface and a shape resembling a mountain
with a jagged peak and edges. Offered on a display stand. Measures
7 x 71/2 x 1/2in; Weighs 4 pounds
$2,500 - 3,000
1326
Classic Camino del Cielo Meteorite
Camino del Cielo
Iron-nickel; coarse octahedrite
Gran Chaco, Argentina
The famous Camino del Cielo iron-nickel meteorite fell to Earth
over 4,000 years ago in the mountainous region of Gran Chaco,
Argentina, 500 miles north-northwest of Buenos Aires, in one of the
1326 largest and undoubtedly most dramatic falls of the last 10,000 years.
Meteorites from this fall were scattered over hundreds of square miles
of inaccessible terrain. The present large specimen boasts a number
of medium-to-large regmaglypts, also known as thumbprints, which
were produced as the body tumbled through Earth’s atmosphere. It
was recovered from the newer, more mountainous, site, which yields
meteorites of the finest surface quality. Most of the large meteorites
have been recovered from this field and are not commonly seen on
the market. Offered on a movable base, which can be repositioned for
varying views. Measures 8 ½ x 6 x 6in; Weighs 35 pounds
$2,200 - 2,800
150 | BONHAMS
1327
Handbook of Iron Meteorites — Buchwald’s
Preeminent Three Volume Survey of Iron Meteorites
Handbook of iron meteorites: Their history, distribution, composition, and
structure. Volumes 1,2 & 3
Berkeley, University of California Press, 1975. Published for the Center
for Meteorite Studies, Arizona State University by the University of
California Press, 1975. 2458 pages.
ISBN: 0520029348 9780520029347
A comprehensive survey of all iron meteorites known to exist as

of 1973. Volume 1 includes, among other topics, an overview of
matter in the solar system, the physics of meteorite falls, impact
crater formation, meteorite shapes, meteorite surface characteristics,
classification, chemical composition, structural formation and a list
of meteorite ages. Volumes 2 and 3 present an exhaustive survey of
every known iron meteorite along with copious images, charts, and
maps. The lithology and chemical structure of every entry is described 1327
in detail as are the circumstances involving the recovery of each
meteorite. Volumes are cloth-bound and enclosed in matching cloth
case with bibliographic panel. In 1963, the author discovered the sixth
largest meteorite known to exist. Found in Greenland, it weighs 20
tons and can be seen at the Geological Museum of the University of 1328
Copenhagen. (3)
$2,000 - 2,500
1328
Chelyabinsk - Complete Individual
Chelyabinsk
Chondrite
Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia
A complete specimen from the world-renowned February 2013 fall
over Southern Russia. Rarely is a meteor shower so well documented
as the Chelyabinsk fall, having streaked through the sky during
morning rush hour in a populated area, after setting off a sonic boom
which blew out windows and caused destruction along its path. This
fall was one of the most significant of the last one hundred years.
Weighing approximately 86.3 grams and measuring 4.5 x 3.5 x 3.0cm
$5,000 - 6,000
1329
Meteorite Sphere
NWA 869
L4-6
Sahara Desert
As NWA 869 is one of the largest showers of stone meteorites on
record, many of the specimens were subdivided and fashioned into,
among other things, spheres - a phenomenon that would never have
occurred if the meteorite were more rare. This delightfully animated
specimen features a natural chocolate-hued band in a tan matrix that
is studded with large inclusions of nickel-iron. Measures 55 x 55 x
55mm (2.25 x 2.25 x 2.25 inches) and 368.2 grams (0.75 pounds)
$1,000 - 1,400 1329
1330
Meteorite Blade Dagger
This unique knife boasts a blade fashioned of a slice of the
Muonionalusta meteorite and a handle of polished eudialyte.
Muonionalusta is an iron-nickel meteorite that was found in
Norrbotten, Sweden in 1906; it is classified as a fine octahedrite.
Eudialyte is a gemstone from Kola, Russia that is a rare cyclosilicate
which forms in alkaline igneous rocks. Offered on a Lucite display
stand. Length measures 6 3/4in; Blade measures 2 3/4in
$2,500 - 3,000
1330

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A Large Collection of Butterflies A Fine Insect Collection Collection of Beetles from
Order Lepidoptera Worldwide Worldwide Localities
Families Peridae, Heterocera, Nymphalidae, Sphingidae, Mantodea, Orthoptera, Scarabaeidae, Elateridae, Buprestidae
Danidae, Saturniidae Scarabaedae, Chrysomelidae, Arachnids, Curculionidae, Chrysomelidae, Cerambycidae
A large and impressive collection of Cerambycidae, Lucanidae, Buprestidae, A superb collection consisting of
butterflies consisting of approximately 465 Diptera, Elateridae approximately 580 beetles from all over
mounted butterflies offered in 14 frames. A fine collection of approximately 177 insects the world. The collection is comprised of
Measures 19 x 23in and butterflies from various locations around Longhorn Beetles, Click Beetles, Scarab
$2,000 - 2,500 the world. The collection has representatives Beetles, Weevils, Jewel Beetles, and Leaf
of Praying Mantids, Leaf Beetle, Longhorn Beetles. They are presented in 6 wooden
Beetle, Scarab Beetles, Flies, Spiders, Sphinx glass covered display boxes. Measures 12 x
Moth, and Click Beetle, Butterflies and Moths. 18 x 2 3/4in (6)
They are presented in 5 wooden glass covered $2,000 - 3,000
display boxes. Measuring 12 x 18 x 2 3/4in (5)
$2,000 - 3,000
152 | BONHAMS
1334
Arthropods of the World - A Diverse Exotic Collection
Odonata, Orthoptera, Homoptera, Hemiptera, Mantodea,
Phasmatodea, Deroplatys dessicata, additional types
The arthropods are an incredibly diverse group. Insects, arachnids
and myriopods are featured in this custom display of wildly different
specimens. Represented in this case are members of Odonata
(dragonflies and damselflies), Orthoptera (grasshoppers and crickets),
Homoptera (cicadas and lanternflies), Hemiptera (true bugs),
Mantodea (praying mantids), among others.
Several spectacular examples of mimicry are seen in this display,

including several species of Phasmatodea (walkingleaves and
walkingsticks) and a beautiful female Deroplatys dessicata, also known
as the Giant Dead Leaf Mantid. Measures 24 x 36 x 2.5in
$4,200 - 4,800
1335 1334
Asian Lepidoptera Collection
Papilio, Delias, Danaidae, Atticus atlas, Actias maenas
Aisa
Some of the largest and most striking members of lepidoptera are found
on the Asian continent. Asian species of swallowtails are especially
diverse, from the exceptionally large birdwing butterflies, named for their
angular wings and birdlike flight, to the bright and vibrant specimens
of the Papilio genus. In the present collection, several members of the
uniquely Asian Delias genus are featured, as well as the delicate rice
paper butterflies of the Danaidae family. Also included is an Atticus atlas,
the largest species of moth in the world, and a beautiful Actias maenas,
the Malaysian moon moth. Measures 24 x 36 x 2.5in
$3,800 - 4,200
1336
South American Lepidoptera Collection
Morphidae, Amathusidae, Papilionidae, Pieridae, Nymphalidae,
Lycaenidae, Satyrinae, Danaidae, Heterocera 1335
South America
South America is home to a vast array of biodiversity; showcased in this
display are several of the families and subfamilies of Lepidoptera found
in the region including Morphidae, Amathusidae, Papilionidae, Pieridae,
Nymphalidae, Lycaenidae, Satyrinae, Danaidae and some species in the
sub-order Heterocera. These specimens represent the immense variety of
shapes, colors, patterns and sizes of the South American lepidopterans.
Prominent in this case are several examples of the genus Morpho, a

group of butterflies that are exclusively found in the neotropic region.
These extravagantly colored specimens have unique arrangements of
scales that reflect an iridescent blue. Also represented in this collection
is Thysania agrippina, one of the largest moth species found in South
America, and some rare examples of the Riodinidae family, a small
but unique group of butterflies often characterized by their distinctive
metallic coloration. Measures 24 x 36 x 2.5in
$4,500 - 5,500
1337 1336
Exotic Collection of Diverse Beetles
Cerambycidae, Lucanidae, Buprestidae, Curculionidae, Scarabaeidae,
Megasoma actaeon, Macrodontia cervicornis, additional types
Coleoptera is the largest and most diverse order in the animal
kingdom. Found nearly all over the world, beetles have a prominent
ecological and cultural role in our society. The variety of shapes and
sizes found among the beetles is astounding.
Represented in this case are some of the most striking families and
subfamilies of the Coleoptera order including Cerambycidae (the
longhorns), Lucanidae (stag beetles), Buprestidae (jewel beetles),
Curculionidae (weevils) and Scarabaeidae (scarabs), among others.
Prominent in this display are some of the largest beetles found on

Earth including the magnificent Megasoma actaeon of the Dynastinae
sub-family and an adult male Macrodontia cervicornis, a longhorn
beetle found in rainforests that spends most of its life in the larval
stage. Measures 24 x 36 x 2.5in
$5,500 - 6,500 1337
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1338
Reconstructed “Elephant Bird” Egg
Aepyornis maximus
Pleistocene
Southern Madagascar
The extinct flightless bird, Aepyornis maximus, produced the largest
egg of any animal that has ever lived, including the dinosaurs. The
size of these eggs represents the equivalent volume of approximately
10-12 ostrich eggs or 160 chicken eggs. Aepyornis is commonly
known as the elephant bird, a name that originated from Marco
Polo’s account of the giant bird in 1298. He described the ten-foot-
tall Aepyornis, which weighed over half a ton, as having talons large
enough to seize an elephant. Aepyornis lived only on the island of
Madagascar and became extinct in the middle of the 17th century.
The present example is a reconstruction of eggshell fragments, which
form a huge, impressive egg. The color match is excellent as great
care and time was spent in matching the sizes, curvature, and color of
the egg fragments. Undoubtedly many of the egg fragments are from
the same egg. The impressive specimen is perched on a hand carved
wooden stand, producing a dramatic display. Height measures 13
1/2in; Circumference measures 29in
$2,800 - 3,200
1339
Tyrannosaurus rex Tooth
Tyrannosaurus rex
Cretaceous
Hell Creek Formation, Carter County, Montana
Displaying excellent serrations and enamel, this adult Tyrannosaurus
rex tooth was discovered by famous dinosaur hunter and preparator,
1340 Jared Hudson, on a remote ranch in Montana. Tyrannosaurus rex
remains are coveted by collectors. Height 3 3/4in
$6,000 - 8,000
154 | BONHAMS
1340
Immense Megalodon Shark Tooth
Carcharocles megalodon
Miocene
South Carolina
Though Carcharocles megalodon was the
largest shark that ever lived, growing to more
than fifty feet in length, most of the teeth
recovered from this gigantic species are only
3-4 inches in height. The present impressive
specimen measures over six inches, making
it a covetable find. Estimating the length of a
shark at about 10 feet in length to every one
inch of tooth, this behemoth would have been
over 60 feet long. Discovered in the muddy
river waters of the South Carolina shore, the
huge tooth displays well preserved greenish-
gray enamel, a complete black root and good
serrations (though not sharp) on the edges.
Offered on a custom display stand with
identification as Megalodon. Measures 6 1/8in
on the diagonal; width measures 5in
$3,000 - 4,000
1341
Authentic Two-headed Calf:
A Taxidermic Specimen and A
Complete Skeleton Mount
Bos taurus
Miles City, Montana
This unfortunate calf was afflicted with
bicephaly, a medical condition in which the
sufferer is born with two heads and, in this
case, six legs and two tails. It is the result 1341
of the fusion of monozygotic twin embryos
during gestation. Most bicephalic creatures
are stillborn - as this one was - or live only
very briefly after birth. The birth of this calf
also resulted in the death of its mother.
Bicephalic animals (and people), due to

their extreme rarity, are often subjects of
curiosity and have historically been attached
to sideshows and acquired by museums.
This unique specimen is offered as a pair
comprising the taxidermy full-body mount
(prepared by Cindy Beck of Bad to the Bone
Taxidermy, California) and articulated skeleton
(prepared by Jay Villemarette of Skulls
Unlimited, Oklahoma, and articulated by Todd
Green of Osteosaur, Colorado.)
The specimen was found on a ranch in

Miles City, Montana. It was acquired by The
Evolution Store, a natural history retailer
located in SoHo, New York, in 2013. A
member of their team was dispatched to
drive down a winding dirt road to the ranch,
150 miles from Billings, to collect the carcass,
which had been outbid for an undisclosed
amount from Ripley’s Believe it or Not.
Length measures approximately 32in; height
measures approximately 28in (2)
$50,000 - 60,000
1341

1342
Triceratops Nasal Horn
Triceratops
Cretaceous
Lance Formation, Lusk, Wyoming
Beside T. rex, Triceratops is arguably the best-known and most
popular dinosaur. These vegetarian behemoths, which were
contemporaries and perhaps prey of T. rex, roamed North America
during the Cretaceous Period, the Age of Dinosaurs. Offered is a
Triceratops nasal horn. Length 8in
$2,000 - 3,000
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Large Snapping Turtle Skull on Matrix
Macrochelys sp.
Pleistocene
Florida
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The geology of Florida during the last ice age provided for excellent
preservation of fossils. Animals great and small were quickly buried
and their bones rapidly mineralized. The present snapping turtle skull
specimen from Florida displays fine bone detail. Large in size, the
specimen is presented with both the skull and mandibles still partially
embedded in matrix, making for a covetable display piece. Only 10
per cent restoration is seen. Measures 7 1/2 x 6in; overall height 12in
$2,500 - 3,000
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Large Mammoth Jaw
Mammuthus primigenius
Pleistocene
North America
A complete lower jaw with all original teeth is presented in nice
condition. The teeth of these herbivorous ice age giants grew in
enamel plates with the top of the tooth exhibiting its characteristic
grooves: the rear tooth grew from the top down in the lower jaw,
following the curve of the lower jaw and growing in sections of enamel
plates. The deep brown patina of the specimen is due to mineral
seepage from the permafrost in which the specimen was buried for
1343 tens of thousands of years. Measures 26 x 20 x 17in
$3,000 - 4,000
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1345
Giant Sea Turtle Skull from
California – Extraordinary
Fossil Discovery with Historic
Provenance
Dermochelyidae Family – Undescribed species
Miocene – Barstovian Stage
Shark Tooth Hill, Bakersfield, California
Just outside Bakersfield, California lies
one of the richest marine fossil deposits
on the American west coast; thousands of
outstanding fossils have been recovered
in the locality of Shark Tooth Hill, including
those of sharks, seals, sea lions, whales, and
rare giant sea turtles. Most of these amazing
discoveries were made by Bob Ernst,
who owned the site and excavated fossils
there for over 30 years. The present giant
sea turtle skull is one of the extraordinary
treasures recovered by Ernst. It is the only
known specimen to be found with a lower
jaw in place. With fine bone details and
textures, the skull is very well preserved; its
features indicate that it was likely related to
modern leatherback turtles and probably fed
on jellyfish. Only 15 percent restoration is
seen in this remarkable specimen. Measures
7 x 11in; overall 12in
Originally from the Bob Ernst Collection

$10,000 - 12,500
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Polished Dinosaur Leg Bone
Indeterminate species
Jurassic
Colorado
One end of a large dinosaur leg bone
has been polished to a mirror sheen
revealing beautiful quartz-filled bone cells
in contrasting white and black. The natural
bone surface on the rest of the specimen
indicates that it was from the distal end
of a leg bone (toward the foot) of a large
dinosaur. Measures 14 x 12 x 5in
$2,500 - 5,000
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European Mammoth Tusk Superb Fossil Woolly Mammoth Tusk
Mammuthus primigenius Mammuthus primigenius
Pleistocene Pleistocene
North Sea, Holland Alaska
An adult woolly mammoth stood between ten and twelve feet tall Entombment for thousands of years in the Alaskan permafrost
and weighed up to 15,000 pounds - similar in size to the present day produced the alluring bluish coloration of this extraordinary tusk
Indian Elephant. Remains of these behemoths of the last ice age have from an extinct member of the Elephantidae family, which ranged
been found in North America, Europe and Asia. Their tusks began throughout Eurasia and North America during the Pleistocene. Most
growing at birth and continued growing throughout life. Wear on the tusks exhibit creams, tan and browns, but only occasionally does
undersides of mammoth tusks suggests they were used in scraping a blue tusk emerge from the prehistoric permafrost. This example
snow and ice off the ground for foraging purposes. The present had been buried in a large deposit of the mineral vivianite, producing
specimen is a very fine example of a tusk from this iconic prehistoric its amazing blue color. The distinctively curved tusks of the woolly
species. Offered with a custom designed stand and a certificate of mammoth are thought to have been used to help dig away the snow
authenticity. Measures 60 1/2in of the Ice Age tundra while feeding, and also may have been used
$14,000 - 16,000 in intraspecific combat, in competition for mates, for example. The
present specimen is offered on a custom base of contemporary
design, which caresses the curvature of the tusk while allowing the
viewer to appreciate every angle and color of this fascinating piece.
Measures 108in and weighs 90 pounds
$75,000 - 85,000
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Ice Age Bison Skull from Kansas
Bison occidentalis
Pleistocene
Wyandotte County, Kansas
The large horned Steppe Bison initially ranged
from Western Europe to easternmost Asia.
During the last ice age, it crossed the land
bridge, Beringia, and entered the Western
Hemisphere. Through natural environmental
change and inbreeding between migrated
subspecies, the smaller but very successful
American Bison is thought to have descended
from Bison occidentalis. Offered is a richly-toned
fossilized skull of Bison occidentalis recovered in
Kansas. Measures 25 x 21 1/2 x 9in
$2,000 - 2,500
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Large Fossil Alligator Skull
on Base
Alligator mississippiensis
Pleistocene
North Florida
The swamps of the American southeast have
been home to alligators for millions of years.
This large and dramatic prehistoric skull likely
came from an alligator that once measured
sixteen feet in length. The impressive skull
displays robust details, including gorgeous
teeth and dark bones exhibiting fine
mineralization. Only 15 percent restoration
was performed in the expert preparation of
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the specimen. Mounted on a custom base.
Measures 14 x 28 x 16in
$22,000 - 28,000
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Allosaurus Foot – An
Extraordinary Dinosaur Discovery
Allosaurus
Late Jurassic
Salt and Pepper Quarry, Morrison Formation,
Moffat County, Colorado
The supreme killing machine of the Late
Jurassic Period of North America, Allosaurus
was the largest predator of its time, growing
up to thirty-eight feet (twelve meters) in length.
154 – 144 million years ago, its long, serrated,
back-curving teeth would have been capable
of ripping huge chunks of flesh from its plant-
eating contemporaries, such as the gigantic
sauropods and stegosaurs of the period.
Both stegosaur and apatosaur remains have
been found with embedded Allosaurus teeth.
Allosaurus’ intelligence, based on brain to
body weight, is rated as high in comparison
to the other dinosaurs. Allosaurus remains are
extremely rare outside of North America.
As seen in the present superb specimen,

Allosaurus’ feet had three weight-bearing toes
and an inner dewclaw. It has been theorized
that the dewclaw may have been used for
grasping in juveniles. The claws of Allosaurus’
toes were less developed than those of earlier
theropods and its legs were shorter than
those of tyrannosaurids.
The present exceptional specimen is

complete. Astonishingly, all of the bones were
found in very close association; most were
found tightly articulated. Every bone, including
the tarsus (ankle bone), the first metatarsal
and the fifth metatarsal was recovered.
Though many disarticulated Allosaurus bones
have been uncovered, it is highly unusual to
find such a large intact portion of a skeleton
of this species. The spectacular example is
mounted in the exact position in which it was
discovered. Overall height measures 27in
$100,000 - 125,000
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Mounted Tortoise Skeleton
with Carapace
Stylemys sp.
Oligocene
South Dakota
Stylemys was the first fossil tortoise belonging
to the order Testudines discovered in the
United States. The genus lived in temperate-
to-subtropical areas of North America, Europe
and Asia. First described in 1851 by Dr.
Joseph Leidy, it was common in the area now
known as the Badlands of Nebraska, South
Dakota and Wyoming. The present specimen
is very large and nearly complete, further
distinguished by its beautifully preserved
skull and well-articulated carapace (shell),
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each section of which can be clearly seen.
Rarely are fossil tortoises of this size and
condition recovered. The excellent specimen
is three-dimensionally mounted on an expertly
designed armature. Measures 27 x 21 x 10in
$5,000 - 7,000
Offered on a custom base.
1353
Giant Fossil Clam Shell
Tridacna sp.
Pleistocene
Kenya
Fossilized clam shells are found in coral reef
limestone along coastal area quarries. The
coral reef from which this amazing clam shell
originated was formed during the Pleistocene,
the time of the last ice age. The build-up of
the reef took place during the main integral
period, 240,000-125,000 years ago. During
the later interglacial period, sea levels rose up
to 20 meters and during this time the largest
part of the prehistoric fossil reef in which this
specimen was discovered was built up. Fossil
clam shells are only found in the upper layers
of sediment; in coastal quarries they can only
occasionally be found. Their location near the
surface suggests that they only lived in this
locality during the later part of the second
1353 reef-building period of the Pleistocene. Today,
living giant clams only occur in the Eastern
Indian and Pacific Oceans. This impressive
and beautiful shell weighs approximately 60
kilograms. Measures 33 x 12 ½ x 18in
$2,500 - 3,500
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Large Amber Druzy Coral Pair
Eocene
40 Million Years
Withlacoochee River, Florida
This spectacular agatized coral fossil has
been provided in a cut and polished pair
and presented as a “butterfly” split. They
were collected in the Withlacoochee River in
Northern Florida. The interior of both halves
is lined with numerous amber colored drusy
quartz stalactites and crystals. Each half
measuring 10 x 10 x 4in
1354 $4,000 - 5,000
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Incomparable Opalized Clam with Crinoid
Isocrinus australis
Eighteen Mile Field, Coober Pedy, South Australia
From an old collection, this is a rare specimen far superior to specimens housed in any
Australian museum or private collection. The naturally occurring presentation of a clam shell
together with a crinoid represents a rare association. The solid clam shell displays full color,
unpolished to appeal to the purist collector. The crinoid also exhibits full color and has been left
unpolished. A very fine piece. Measuring 2 3/4 x 4 x 2 1/2in
$30,000 - 40,000

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Robust Ammonite on Stand Ammonite on Stand
Pachydiscus sp. Mahajunga Province, Madagascar
Cretaceous A beautiful ammonite with excellent nacre and extra wide body.
Madagascar This highly decorative specimen is of the nautilus type. Most of the
A very robust ammonite has been custom mounted, emphasizing ammonites in Madagascar are found in the northwestern part of the
the size of this beautifully sutured specimen. The sutures, seen as country, in Mahajunga Province. Ammonite measures 11 x 15 x 7in
contrasting markings on the shell, indicate the growth chambers of $3,000 - 3,500
the once-living creature. Ammonites are an extinct group of marine
invertebrates more closely related to living coleoids than they are to 1359
shelled nautiloids. Measuring 31.5 x 26 x 9in Pair of Huge Decorative Ammonite Halves on
$2,500 - 3,500 Custom Stands
Perisphinctes sp.
1357 Jurassic
Sculptural Grouping of Ammonites Madagascar
Early Cretaceous The dominant marine species for over 185 million years, ammonites
Mahajunga Province, Northwestern Madagascar are prehistoric ancestors of the squid and chambered nautilus.
An attractive sculptural grouping of ammonites in matrix, including As dinosaurs roamed the landmasses, ammonites ruled the seas,
Cleoniceras, Perisphinctes, and iridescent ammonites. This collection prolifically and in almost endless variety. The present ammonite has
sculpture showcases ammonites collected from Mahajunga Province been sliced in half and polished to reveal the beauty of the chambers
in Northwestern Madagascar. Measures 17 x 11 x 6 1/2in within, which are filled with golden honey-colored calcite crystals. The
$2,000 - 2,500 living animal’s tentacles would have extended from the opening of
the largest chamber. The present ammonite is significantly larger than
most available. Each measuring 39 1/2 x 30 1/2 x 8in
$6,000 - 8,000

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Very Large Madagascar Ammonite Pair of Large Madagascar Petrified Wood Slices
Early Cretaceous Early Cretaceous
Northwestern Madagascar Mahajunga Province, Northwestern Madagascar
A very large Madagascar ammonite from the renowned A magnificent pair of Madagascar petrified wood slices from
northwestern collecting region. A well-preserved specimen with Mahajunga Province. Two-inch-thick cuts make these slices well
nacreous minerals, exhibiting the suture growth patterns of the suited for use as tabletops. Wonderful brown and tan hues, complete
ammonite shell. Measures 44 x 19in natural outer edges and good tree structure are visible in each slice.
$5,500 - 6,500 This enormous tree grew on the supercontinent Pangea during the
Triassic, over 200 millions years ago.
1361 Measures 29 1/4 x 36 1/2 x 2 1/4in
Massive Sculptural Grouping of Ammonites $9,000 - 10,000
Cleoniceras, Cymatoceras, Perisphinctes, Pachydiscus
Early Cretaceous
Madagascar
An exceptional grouping of ammonites in their natural host matrix.
Painstakingly polished, this is a wonderful sampling of Madagascar
ammonite specimens. The aesthetic and massive decorative piece
includes a nice variety of species. Measures 20 x 25in
$7,000 - 8,000
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Large Petrified Wood Log
Triassic
Arizona
A large and colorful Arizona petrified wood log
with a polished top, showing the classic color
zoning and dendritic veining of the locality.
Triassic conifer pines are found beneath the
volcanic ash layers in Eastern Arizona. The
species was a tropical pine with needles
covering the entire tree. This massive log
would be a spectacular focal point in a garden
or an interior.
Measures 28 x 21 x 26 1/2in
$6,000 - 8,000
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Arizona Petrified Wood Log
Triassic
Arizona
This Arizona petrified wood log was polished
by well-known lapidary artist, Marc Doerner.
Rainbow waterfalls are seen on both front
and back, as though spilling over from the
top. Diamond tooling was used to attain the
mirror-like finish. It is rare to find petrified
wood of this size and color. This specimen
was collected on a private ranch next to
the famous Petrified Forest National Park.
Measures 22 x 18 x 18in
$8,000 - 10,000 1363
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Pair of Madagascar Petrified Wood Slices
Triassic
Western Madagascar
A book matched pair, these black and tan petrified wood slices from
Madagascar display a rare color combination. Madagascar produces
a wide variety of colors in its Triassic petrified wood. Measures 16 1/2
x 22 x 3/4in
$2,000 - 2,500
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Large Polished Petrified Wood Tree Sculpture
Indeterminate species
Miocene
Indonesia
It is rare to find Indonesian petrified wood specimens as large as this
example that exhibit intact branches. This very sculptural specimen,
softly polished-to-form, displays beautifully preserved branches and
gorgeous cream coloration with black portions. In comparison to
petrified wood from deciduous trees, growth rings are generally less
developed in petrified wood from this locality; this is due to the lack of
seasons in the tropical Miocene climate of Indonesia. Measures 62 x
15 x 10in
$6,000 - 8,000
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Massive Petrified Wood Table
Triassic
Arizona
A mirror polished, very large petrified wood tabletop on custom base.
A superb interior design piece. Measures 120 x 31 1/2 x20 1/2in
$25,000 - 30,000
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Pair of Arizona Petrified Wood End Tables on Stands
Triassic
Arizona
A fine pair of square Arizona petrified wood slices set as end tables on
stands, harvested from a private ranch next to Petrified Forest National
Park. Traditional color zoning is found on this highly agatized wood
1366 from the Triassic. Measures 18 x 18in
$3,000 - 3,500
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Petrified Wood Table with Steel Base Petrified Wood Bench with Steel Base
Indeterminate species Indeterminate species
Miocene Miocene
Indonesia Indonesia
Displaying natural edges, which have been softly hand polished-to- A natural edge, displaying preserved bark, distinguishes this sliced
form, a generously sized slab of Indonesian petrified wood boasts section of Indonesian petrified wood, which has been artistically
beautiful patterning of predominant blacks with cream tones. A purposed as a bench. Preserved bark is rarely seen in Indonesian
hand-brushed steel base of contemporary design elegantly serves to petrified wood as Miocene conditions produced a great deal of
purpose the piece as a table. Measures 51 x 19 x 18in decay prior to fossilization. Soft neutral cream and gray tones make
$5,500 - 7,000 this a versatile interior design piece. A hand-brushed steel base of
sleek contemporary design completes this unique piece. Measures
64 x 14 x 18in
$5,000 - 6,500
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1371
Magnificent Fossil Turtle – Framed Mural
Trionyx sp. , Cockerellites liops, Diplomystus dentatus, Knightia eocaena
Eocene
Green River Formation, Wyoming
Fossil turtles from the Eocene sediments of Southwestern Wyoming are rare and are highly
prized by collectors. The present awe-inspiring specimen is preserved with seven fossil
fish representing three species which would have lived in the same prehistoric lake as this
imposing individual. The surface texture and tonal variation of the limestone matrix produce an
exceptionally dramatic presentation. Framed in tropical walnut and fitted with a cleat system for
wall display. Measures 79 x 59in
$65,000 - 80,000

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Multiple Fish Mortality Mural
Knightia eocaena, Priscacara serrata, Diplomystus dentatus
Eocene
Green River Formation, Wyoming
The mystery behind mass mortality plaques such as this, from the
prehistoric lake system known as the Green River Formation, may lie
in a sudden temperature inversion of the lake’s waters or the presence
of choking silt caused by landslide or earthquake. What is certainly
known is that countless individuals were killed simultaneously in a
cataclysmic natural event, which took place during the Eocene. The
present aesthetically appealing mural is one of the finest examples to
have been offered at auction. Measures 92 x 36in
$10,000 - 12,000
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Large Eocene Predatory Fish Fossil Palm
Phareodus encaustus Sabalities sp., Phareodus testis
Eocene Eocene
Green River Formation, Wyoming Green River Formation, Wyoming
Characterized as an apex predator among the fish species in From the famed fossil lagerstatte in Wyoming comes a marvelous
the prehistoric lake system known as the Green River Formation, palm frond originating in the 18-inch layer of these 51-million-year-old
Phareodus possessed countless needle-like teeth similar to those of sediments, with a predatory fish, Phareodus testis, in the same matrix.
the modern-day piranha. Phareodus is considered a rare fish species Fossil palms from the Green River Formation are coveted for their
in this locality. The present specimen is an excellent, beautifully beauty and rarity. The present specimen is presented in an unusual,
prepared example. Framed in tropical walnut and fitted with a cleat almost square composition, making it unique among these iconic
system for ease of wall display. Measures 22 1/2 x 33 1/2 x 2 1/2in representatives of the subtropical Eocene environment from the area
$3,000 - 4,000 that is now Southwestern Wyoming. Custom framed in walnut and
fitted with a cleat for ease of wall display. Measures 72 x 62in
$32,000 - 42,000

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German Sea Lily Rare German Coelacanth
Seirocrinus subangularis Holophagus penicillatus
Early Jurassic Jurassic
Holzmaden, Germany Solnhofen, Eichstatt, Germany
During the Jurassic Age, in the area now known as Germany, tropical Presented is a fine example of an extremely rare fossil fish. This
reef islands dotted a warm shallow sea. Of the marine life that thrived species is highly sought after by collectors and scientists alike. The
during this period, the crinoid, or sea lily, is one of least recognizable specimen is remarkably well preserved, without any restoration.
to the human eye. In appearance, it is plant-like; yet, these were Primitive in appearance, the Coelacanth was thought to have become
animals, which attached themselves to pieces of driftwood and extinct with the dinosaurs. However, two Coelacanth species – living
passively sifted food from the tropical ocean waters with their fossils – have been found off the east coast of Africa and off Sulawesi,
blossom-like calyxes. The sea lily is arguably the most beautiful and Indonesia. Specimen measures 13 1/2in
decorative species from the classic black shales of Holzmaden. The $45,000 - 55,000
present specimen is excellently preserved, seen attached to the
driftwood as it existed in life, in the rich black matrix of its locality.
Measures 63 x 33in; Calyx 16in diameter
$40,000 - 50,000

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Natural Cretaceous Sea Assemblage Baby Marine Reptile
Euripholis, Rhinobatos maronita, Nematonotus longispinus, Ichthyosaurus sp.
Pseudastacus Early Jurassic
Cenomanian, Late Cretaceous Poseidon Shale, Holzmaden, Germany
Byblos, Lebanon Superb articulation and fine preservation distinguish this baby
This spectacular natural assemblage exhibits a variety of fossils ichthyosaur from the famous Poseidon Shale near Holzmaden,
representing the diversity of species found in this amazing Cretaceous Germany.
locality in Lebanon. At the time when the dinosaurs ruled the
landmasses, these species flourished in the sea. All of the present Preparation of fossils from this locality is particularly labor
specimens are natural to the stone and prepared without any intensive. Because the densities of the fossil material and the
restoration. Specimen measures 18in; matrix measures 15 x 27in matrix are so similar, lab technicians must exercise great care
$11,000 - 12,500 when removing the matrix.
1378 Ichthyosaurs are important in the field of evolutionary biology. Their

Triassic Fossil Fish fossils help demonstrate vertebrate adaptation from aquatic origins
Colobodus sp. to terrestrial life and back to aquatic existence over millions of years.
Late Triassic Of all known reptiles, ichthyosaurs were most completely adapted to
Salzburg, Austria their environment, filling the same ecological niche as today’s dolphin.
This fossil fish specimen was discovered at a site - now closed to An Ichthyosaurus was the first complete fossil to be discovered, in the
collecting - that the ancient Romans quarried approximately 2,000 early 19th century, by Mary Anning in England. Popular imagination
years ago in their search for certain colored marbles for their mosaics. regarding prehistoric sea creatures was subsequently ignited by works
The site was then forgotten until excavation resumed at the beginning such as Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth, in which an
of the 20th century to extract oil for medical purposes. Eventually, ichthyosaur, greatly exaggerated in size, fights a winning battle with a
Triassic fish were discovered and one scientific publication on the plesiosaur. Though initially thought to lay eggs on land, fossil evidence
topic was published. Later, in the late 1980’s, a road construction shows that these marine reptiles gave birth to live young. Specimen
project exposed the Triassic layers once again. Twenty years later local length measures 37 1/2in; matrix measures 17 1/2 x 47 1/2in
collectors were allowed to collect at the site. The present specimen $40,000 - 50,000
represents an opportunity to possess an interesting species from a
closed locality with an historic past. Specimen measures 15in; matrix
measures 9 1/2 x 19 1/2in
$5,500 - 6,500
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Moonfish
Gyrodus circularis
Late Jurassic
Malm Zeta2, Solnhofen, Germany
Found in the Malm Zeta2 layer of the famous Solnhofen locality, this
specimen displays well-preserved rounded teeth with which it was able to
feed on crustaceans such as clams and snails, and possibly even corals.
Specimen measures 7 1/2in; matrix measures 13 x 18in
$7,000 - 8,000

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Distinctive Pair of Mosaic Fish Triple Fish Mural Palm Frond with Three Fish
Murals Mioplosus labracoides, Notogoneus osculus, Sabalities sp., Priscacara
Diplomystus dentatus, Cockerellites liops, Diplomystus dentatus Eocene
Knightia eocaena Eocene Green River Formation, Wyoming
Eocene Green River Formation, Wyoming The alluring warm tones of both matrix and
Green River Formation, Wyoming A unique and interesting horizontal mural specimens, and the composition of the three
A unique and beautiful set of murals composed exhibiting three species of large Eocene fish, combine to produce an extraordinarily
of limestone plates with naturally occurring fishes that lived together in an ancient aesthetic presentation in this palm frond
fossil fishes from the famed Green River 51-million-year-old freshwater lake in what plate from the famed Green River Formation.
Formation. Elegant composition of specimens today is Southwestern Wyoming. The mural The delicacy of the palm leaves conveys the
of varied species within the tiles makes this a is framed in tropical walnut and fitted with rarity of fossil flora from this locality; cellulose
noteworthy pair. The murals may be displayed a cleat system for ease in wall display. decays far more rapidly than bone; therefore,
as one presentation, as shown, or separated. Measures 13 x 83in fossilized leaf specimens are rare finds. A
Each is fitted with a cleat system for ease of $3,000 - 4,000 spectacular example. Measures 48 x 72in
wall display. Each mural measures 66 x 30in (2) $25,000 - 30,000
$5,000 - 6,500
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Rare Permian Amphibian Two Dragonfly Specimens – Part and Counterpart
Sclerocephalus sp. Cymatophlebia longialata
Permian Upper Jurassic
Pfalz, Southwest Germany Malm Zeta2, Solnhofen, Germany
From an old German collection, this 280-million-year-old amphibian A fine example of a Jurassic dragonfly is preserved as both
was recovered many years ago from a locality that has long been positive and negative. Specimen measures 5 1/4 x 3 1/2in; matrix
closed to collecting. Its magnificent preservation in matrix includes measures 9 x 9in
significant signs of rare soft tissue preservation, an amazing $2,000 - 2,500
attribute. The unusual ventral presentation (belly upward) permits
an interesting view of the ventral portion of the skull, which exhibits 1386
fine detail. Since the locality was closed to collecting, examples of Aspidorhynchus (Pike)
this kind have become increasingly rare. When they do become Aspidorhynchus acutirostris
available, they are generally partial or poorly preserved examples. Late Jurassic
The present spectacular specimen is in its natural matrix. All limbs Malm Zeta2, Solnhofen, Germany
are visible. Finger digits, ribs and vertebrae are seen. This unusual Aspidorhynchus is an extinct genus of ray-finned fish which lived
piece would distinguish any vertebrate collection. Matrix measures during the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods of Europe and Antarctica.
40 x 20 1/2in; Specimen measures 34 3/4in from tip of snout, The present well-preserved specimen displays the characteristic long,
along vertebrae to end of tail slender bodyline, which would indicate the capacity for speed in life.
$18,000 - 20,000 Measures 30 x 27in
$4,200 - 5,000
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German Crinoid Grouping
Encrinus lilliformis
Middle Triassic
Germany
A superb group of Triassic crinoids, of similar size, naturally occurring
together with all of their crowns closed. Measures 19 1/2 x 14in
$4,000 - 5,000
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Historic Fossil Garfish Spectacular Fossil Bowfin
Masillosteus janeae Amia pattersoni
Eocene Eocene
Green River Formation, Wyoming Green River Formation, Wyoming
This large fossil garfish appears to have been excavated by one of the A rare find from the Green River Formation in Wyoming, renowned
early collectors in the Green River Formation of Southwest Wyoming. for its beautifully preserved fossil fishes, this spectacular specimen
As seen in the primitive restoration of the caudal, dorsal and anal fins exhibits a mouth full of teeth with fine fin definition. The body is
of this specimen, poor restoration by modern standards indicates covered with overlapping large scales. The color of the specimen
preparation by an early commercial collector. No modern equipment indicates that it was found in the F-2 Horizon of the Fossil Lake
was used to clean the skull and scales. They appear to have been sediments near Kemmerer, Wyoming. The Amia are related to modern
hand prepared, possibly with a penknife. A brass nameplate engraved freshwater dogfish. They were bottom feeders and scavengers.
Fossil Gar Fish 40 Million Years Old has been fixed to the matrix. Measures 32 1/2in
Specimen measures 40in $22,000 - 28,000
$2,000 - 3,000
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Guitarfish
Rhinobatos maronita
Cenomanian, Late Cretaceous
Byblos, Lebanon
Rhinobatos maronita is the only long-nosed species of its genus. It is
characterized by its slender form and its fairly long, pointed nose, by
the weak lateral development of its pectoral fins, cartilaginous rays,
and by its long, narrow pelvic fins. Although the thorn-like scales
are somewhat similar to those of other species, the dorsal scales,
above the pelvic fins, differ in that their shape is wider than it is long.
The genus Rhinobatos still exists in our seas, in the tropical and hot
temperate regions, and includes about thirty species. Specimen
measures 22in; matrix measures 13 x 27in
$6,000 - 8,000

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1392
1391 1392 1393

Extinct Fossil Sawfish Shark Part and Counterpart Obsidian Skull Carving
Libanopristis hiram Scyliorhinus Mexico
Cenomanian, Late Cretaceous Cenomanian, Late Cretaceous Meticulously carved of rainbow obsidian, this
Byblos, Lebanon Byblos, Lebanon finely polished art piece imparts a realistic
The sawfish, exemplified by the present A fortuitous cleaving of a single shark impression of a human skull. Measures 10 x
Libanopristis hiram specimen, have a snout specimen in its prehistoric sedimentary 8 x 6in
stretching into a rostrum laterally holding small matrix produced this intriguing positive/ $2,000 - 3,000
teeth. The pectoral fins, well developed, join negative presentation. Because sharks’
the rostrum and the head is not individualized skeletons are cartilaginous and, therefore,
from the body. This family, which is not directly decay more rapidly than bone, fossilized
related to the present day sawfish, is localized shark skeletons are rarely found. In the
in the Cretaceous; no recent relatives exist. present fascinating specimen, naturally
Along with the dinosaurs, Libanopristis formed dendrites outline the original bodyline
disappeared at the end of the Cretaceous. of the shark. Measures 5 x 13in
Specimen measures 9 1/2 x 27in; matrix $3,000 - 3,500
measures 14 1/4 x 30in
$7,000 - 8,500
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1395 1396
1394 1395 1396

Fossilized Irish Elk Carving Bluestone Carving of a Skull Pan Astgifl -Fossil Walrus Bone
of a Skull Preseli Hills, Pembrokeshire, England Skull Carving
Megaloceros giganteus From the same source of British bluestone Saint Laurence Island, Alaska
Late Pleistocene from which the inner stone circle of Carved from the fossilized mandible (jawbone)
Arnhem, Holland Stonehenge was produced, the stone of of a juvenile prehistoric walrus dated at
Unlike most Ice Age fossils, which are still this unique skull carving imparts an almost approximately 20,000 years, this extraordinary
largely organic, the antler from which this mystical presence. The unusual spotted skull-form sculpture displays the superb
carving is made is completely petrified in a dolerite originates from the Preseli Hills, the artistry of a masterwork. Inspired by Pan,
solid form, which allows the detailed carving only locality in Britain in which bluestone the ancient Greek god of nature, fertility and
and superb high polish seen in this unique is found. It is believed that the huge music, the meticulous detail invites the viewer
work. The fossil from which this carving was Stonehenge bluestones were dragged all the to ever-closer inspection. Saint Laurence
made was discovered in a quarry near the way from Wales to Wiltshire because of the Island is one of the few localities where walrus
Dutch town of Arnhem near the German healing and sacred powers that the Druids fossils are found. Walruses are marine animals
border, famous from the military action attached to them. The present example which live and die on the shores of polar seas,
dramatized in the film, “A Bridge Too Far.” has been expertly carved to a skull form. at sea and on the pack ice. Walrus fossils
Megaloceros was one of the largest deer Measures 6 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 4in are sometimes associated with ancient Inuit
that ever lived, standing up to 6.9 feet (2.1 $4,000 - 5,000 settlements. Measures 5 x 3 7/8 x 2 3/4in
meters) at the shoulders. Its antlers are $5,000 - 6,500
the largest of any known cervid, growing
up to 12 feet (3.65 meters) from tip to tip.
END OF SALE
Measures 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/4in
$2,200 - 2,800

Artists’ Biographies and Index
Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio Manfred Gettman

Luis Alberto Quispe Aparicio follows a second-generation family Manfred Gettman, owner of the firm Robert Juchem, is presently in his
tradition, begun by his father, in the creation of objets d’art. early 70s and is no longer carving. Now in its third generation, hand-
made art objects and especially animal figures made from precious
An engineer by profession, he grew up surrounded by artwork, stones have been created in the atelier of Robert Juchem for over 60
sculptures, gemstones and minerals from around the world. Artists, years. Precious mineral specimens and rough imported principally
master carvers and jewelers continuously visited and worked at their from Brazil, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Afghanistan, India and
family studio in Lima, Peru during his formative years. Having recently Eastern Europe are carefully selected for the natural characteristics in
spent a year in Paris specializing in the study of luxury goods, he creating one-of-a-kind carvings
now travels the world to bring a revolution of designs to their studio. 1057, 1059
Inspired by life experiences and nature following various visits to Africa,
he has produced a “Wildlife Collection”. Equally new to his body of Robert Juchem
work are Racing Car models, hand-made to scale in gemstones and For over 60 years the firm of Robert Juchem has been known as
gold. All of his works merge sculpting techniques with those of jewelry one of the best in Idar-Oberstein for retailing hand-carved animal
fabrication, and it is their unusual design work that separates them sculptures, human figures, flowers studies and objets d´arts made
from traditional carving from Europe. of gemstones. Now in their third generation, they specialize in
showcasing one-of-a-kind sculptures in their studio, based on the
Today, although his family travels around the world searching for uniqueness of the gemstones. The works they have sold over the
the rarest gemstones to incorporate into their work, their studio years grace museum, gallery and private collections around the world.
specializes in carving ruby. The second hardest mineral after diamond, 1022, 1026, 1053, 1065-1072
few artists have managed to successfully work with ruby since it
requires a very advanced technique for both carving and polishing Gerd Moser
involving two or three times as many tools and time as other materials. Born on August 18th, 1950 in the village of Herrstein near to Idar-
His works are displayed in museums in the United States and Europe Oberstein, Germany. He began his education as a gemstone carver in
and enjoyed by private collectors around the world. 1965 and finished as a Master Gemstone carver in 1973. Founding his
1106-1110 own company in 1976, together with his wife, Edith Moser and his son
Sebastian Moser, they have built a successful and prosperous carving
Sylvia Quispe Aparicio business which still exists today. They create outstanding one-of-a
Sylvia Quispe Aparicio is a gemologist, and a jewelry and gemstone kind gemstone masterpieces.
designer based in the Canton of Zug, Switzerland. A second- 1061-1063
generation designer, her family’s story began in 1968 in Lima, Peru.
Here, Vicente and Norka Quispe, Sylvia’s parents, founded an atelier Peter Mueller
dedicated to the creation of objets d’art made of unusual gemstones Peter Mueller was born in 1952 near Luzern, Switzerland. Following
from around the world. Here Sylvia, together with her brother Luis professional training in international banking he commenced a
Alberto, a renowned lapidary artist, grew up surrounded by an brilliant career in that field only to later be lured by the appeal of
environment of artwork. Sylvia and Luis Alberto’s early exposure to the international travel—which lead him to live in Brazil in 1979. A
shapes, colors, and beauty of these gemstones, ignited in the siblings chance encounter with a Brazilian carver of birds in 1984 inspired
an intense curiosity for them. Hence, after many years of learning him to change his life’s work. He established a workshop in semi-
the craft of working with gemstones in her parent’s workshop, Sylvia precious stone carvings that same year.
relocated to Idar-Oberstein, Germany, where she further developed
and mastered the complex techniques required to achieve excellence His works are rich in unexpected beauty and surprising
in this art form. Sylvia’s passion for gemstones has sent her on a details. Naturally, no two carvings are identical. They are life-
quest all over the world to find the most unique and beautiful gems like reproductions of birds from the tropics and the Northern
Mother Nature has to offer. Nature is one of Sylvia’s main sources Hemisphere, hand-fabricated from natural colored precious stones
of inspiration and she is committed to working with gemstones that from all over the world. The bases are hand-picked by Peter from
have been obtained in an ethical, responsible, and environmentally several tons of rough, including Brazilian tourmalines and quartzes
conscious manner. Her designs have a wide following and can be from eleven different mines, as well as many other rare minerals
found in private collections in such far-flung places as Switzerland, from his adopted country.
France, Great Britain, Germany, United States, Hong Kong and China.
1104, 1105 Familiar with the work of Idar-Oberstein carvers since his childhood,
Peter has made annual trips there over the last thirty years to learn
Eberhardt Bank new carving techniques. These skills are then imparted to his crew of
Born on April 12, 1953, Bank’s work follows in the traditions of the carvers in Brazil, now considered to be the best trained craftsmen in
famous gem- cutting city of Idar-Oberstein. Following school, he spent that country. Peter Mueller’s lapidary work has been the subject of a
three and a half years apprenticing as a gem cutter, qualifying as a number of articles including: Rock and Gem Magazine, May 2000 and
journeyman by 1972. He received his Master Craftsman certification Wildlife Art Magazine, March/April 2002.
from the Gem School in Idar in 1983 and opened his own studio by 1097-1103
1985. His work has been internationally exhibited in Japan, Bahrain,
Canada, the U.S., Switzerland, England and Germany.
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Heidi Nilges Manfred Wild
Born near Idar-Oberstein in the village of Mörschied, Germany, Born in 1944, Manfred Wild, an eighth-generation gem cutter, is one
Heidi Nilges apprenticed as a carver of precious stones in the of the most renowned lapidary artists to emerge from Idar-Oberstein.
atelier of her father, Erich Klos. Joining his firm after completing At the age of twenty, during an apprenticeship with a gemstone
her studies in 1981, she continued working in the gem carving merchant, he began his well-rounded educational journey in the areas
profession until 1994 and subsequently completed her diploma of fine art, gemstone cutting, engraving and goldsmithing.
at the Advanced Technical College of Gemstone Carving in Idar-
Oberstein. Her work has garnered numerous prizes at European Working in a family tradition of stone cutters established in 1630, Manfred
jewelry fairs and in Idar-Oberstein. Wild is one of the world’s most famous creators of objets d’arts. He is
1060 best known for his virtuoso work in rare, precious and semi-precious
materials carved as perfume bottles, animals, whimsical figures, flower
Christopher Schmidt studies, enameled eggs with concealed “surprises”, cameos, chalices
Idar-Oberstein lapidary artist, Christoph Schmitt, born in 1956, and objets de fantaisie made of precious stones, gold and silver.
completed his apprenticeship for gemstone carving after
spending four years with Robert Juchem in the German village of It is helpful, of course, to understand Wild’s work within the greater
Niederwörresbach. He attended the renowned Masterschool for Gem context of 19th and 20th Century Decorative and Jewelry Arts. In
Carvers in Idar-Oberstein between 1992-1994 and began working as addition to the influence of his own family and town, Mr. Wild follows
a Master Carver in the workshop of Robert Juchem after 1994. the traditions established by René Lalique and Peter Carl Fabergé
1022 (Russian jeweler, 1846-1920) and a great number of parallels can be
seen in their work. Fabergé had begun a new era in the Jewelry Arts.
Georg Wild Prior to him, many jewelers felt the value of jewelry was intrinsic, based
The name of Wild has a long history in the Idar-Oberstein lapidary upon the stones (particularly diamonds) and precious metals. The
field. The art of carving and engraving has been practiced in this artistic creativity and superior craftsmanship introduced by Fabergé
family for over one hundred years. In 1839, one member of the family made such objects transcend their “break value”. Fabergé also used
went to Paris to learn the art of cameo cutting. Another, Johann a number of decorative techniques attributable to French 18th Century
Karl Wild IX, worked in St. Petersburg as a jeweler and engraver in goldsmiths, e.g. the art of guilloché, a surface treatment of metal that
the Fabergé workshops in Czarist Russia. Upon returning to Idar- could make waved lines or striations in the design, either performed by
Oberstein he founded his own enterprise from which sprang the firm machine or by hand. Atop the guilloché decoration was a translucent
of Georg O. Wild. enameling that required the application of several coats and the
“firing” of the object in an oven after each layer, a very labor-intensive
Georg O. Wild was born in Idar-Oberstein on January 22, 1894. technique. The limited palette of enamels used in the 19th century was
Inheriting his father’s talent for engraving, cameo cutting and expanded upon by Fabergé who, after much experimentation, arrived
carving stones he started his own firm in 1921. Large numbers at over 140 shades. He also used natural stones often found in his
of his sculptures are now exhibited in the Idar-Oberstein museum local area or native to Russia, e.g. jasper, agate, rhodonite, bowenite
and in various museums across the United States. Not only was and nephrite. Often his use of precious stones, including sapphires,
he a gemstone carver, his gemological knowledge was equally rubies and emeralds was in an understated way, only for accents, and
considerable. He founded the German Gemological Association even then were used en cabochon. Diamonds, if used, were typically
in 1932 and around the same time established the Gewerbehalle, rose-cut. So many of the aforementioned decorative elements are
Edelstein Institut today part of the University of Mainz, Germany’s seen the work of Wild even as they appear in the examples on these
equivalent of the Gemological Institute. pages. When India Early Minshall, a wealthy collector of Fabergé
who purchased an egg in 1944, stated “Fabergé was called the
In the United States he became particularly well known for creating Benvenuto Cellini of the North, but I do not think any jeweler can ever
reproductions of Audubon birds in semi-precious stones. In France he be compared to him”—She could not know that someday the work of
executed some commissions in behalf of artist Georges Braque. Much Manfred Wild would rival the work of the great Russian jeweler...”
of the carving of his animal figures was done by Wild himself, others
by his assistants working in his atelier directly under his guidance. He Mr. Wild’s works are displayed in museums throughout the world
died on November 23, 1975 at the age of 81. His business is now including: The German Gemstone Museum in Idar-Oberstein, The
continued by his son, Klaus Eberhard Wild and by Manfred Weichel, Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., The Harvard Museum in
his collaborator during his final years. Boston, The Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh and The Iksan Jewellery
1002, 1038, 1043, 1045, 1048, 1053, 1054 Museum in Korea, as well as extensive private collections in Japan,
Europe, the Middle East, and the United States of America.
1001, 1003-1021, 1023-1025, 1027-1029, 1052, 1059, 1064, 1126
Alfred Zimmerman
One of the most renowned lapidary artists of the last several decades,
Zimmerman is a member of an Idar-Oberstein family of gemstone
carvers. Originally an apprentice of Gerd Dreher, Alfred Zimmerman
is also known for working in the “Fabergé” tradition. Zimmerman’s
frequent subjects are either soldiers or peasants in folkloric attire but
he is well known for animal carvings of transparent crystalline minerals.
1030-1032, 1033

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Dressed as a military marching band drummer, the duck’s uniform is

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Accompanied by a certificate from the House of

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The present figure is carved of a variety

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Tiger’s eye matrix is a fascinating

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Provenance: Ex. Ed Swoboda Collection,

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