Property from the Collection of James Grafstein - April 24, 2024
Wed, Apr 24, 2024 02:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 114
Green Fluorspar Covered Urn, Probably French
Estimate: $700 - $900
Sold for
$2,600
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $200 | $50 |
| $500 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
20 1/2 x 7 in. diam.
Note: Fluorspar is a mineral form of calcium fluoride. Blue John is a rare for of fluorspar with its distinctive purple color and is only found in Derbyshire, England. The largest deposit of fluorspar is found in South Africa.
Condition
Wear, natural inclusions to the stone. A loss to the rim of the cover and to corners of the base. Age splits, old repairs throughout. Small nicks along the edges of cover and urn. Otherwise, impressive scale and in good condition.
Notwithstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
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Property from the Collection of James Grafstein
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