This information from Alice Brockman, who wanted to let members know of this auction. The auction is a private auction, not an ESCONI auction.
Rock & Mineral Specimen Auction - Timed Internet Sale
Auction ends 4/15/12
LOCAL PICKUP ONLY - Local pickup day is 4/17/12
Mound City Auctions, a St. Louis, MO. auction leader announces afantastic online only timed internet auction of Lucille Bishop’s Rock & Mineral Specimen Collection. Lucille was formerly the president of McDonnell Douglas’ Gem & Mineral Society, and had a massive collectionof thousands and thousands of specimens of assorted rocks & minerals.
Here is a partial list of some of the minerals featured in this auction:Linarite, Sphalerite, Tiger’s Eye Quartz, Malachite, Azurite, Agate,Chalcedony, Calcite, Petrified Wood, Gypsum, Fluorite, Copper, Dolomite,Galena, Emerald, Tourmaline, Jade, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite, Mozarkite, Bornite,Turquoise, Garnet, Amethyst, Hematite, Chrysoprase, Muscovite,Opal, Rose Quartz, and many more. This collection also includes somelapidary pieces, including an amazing assortment of cut & polishedcabochons of various semi-precious stones.
Visit www.moundcityauctions.com and click on our Auction Calendar to view the catalog, register, and place your bids! Website with specifics of this auction
