Native Gold. Harvard Mine, Jamestown Mine, Jamestown, Jamestown District, Tuolumne County, California, USA. 9.3 x 7.5 x 4.1 ... (Total: 2 Items)

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Native Gold
Harvard Mine, Jamestown Mine, Jamestown, Jamestown District, Tuolumne County, California, USA
9.3 x 7.5 x 4.1 cm (3.66 x 2.95 x 1.61 in)

Despite their rarity, when compared to the Gold found in nuggets or veins, crystallized Gold specimens from many American localities often carry with them a level of history, even aesthetics that go beyond their bullion value. Specimen-grade leaves of crystallized Gold from this classic Californian mining locality are seldom seen nowadays, especially in larger quantities like those present in this particular piece. The Gold in this specimen is presented against a white Quartz matrix that brilliantly contrasts the desirable yellow color of the Gold leaves; most of the Gold is consolidated into one sizable leaf that rises above the left side of the matrix, giving the piece an aerial, crescent-shaped arrangement. Each foliation has a strong metallic luster that is accented by foil-like ripples that texture the Gold's surface. This incredibly impressive specimen comes with a custom acrylic base.

Many of the sites throughout the Jamestown Mining District were some of the first to be established at the beginning of the American Gold Rush, in 1848. Though the site of the Harvard Mine was discovered at this time, its official production of Gold began much later, in 1891.

From the Collection of William and Ruth Loomis.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition.


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