Banquet and Benefit Auction Thank you for joining our first banquet and benefit auction at the Renaissance Hotel as part of our 2015 Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium
August 21-23, 2015
6 PM Cocktail Hour Bar hosted by The Arkenstone, Renaissance Ballroom 7 PM Buffet Dinner Mixed Greens with Three Dressings
8 PM
Shrimp and Pasta Salad Herb Chicken Breast with Saffron Cream Sauce Blackened Tilapia with Tasso Cream Sauce Roast Cajun Pork Loin Chef’s Selection of Potatoes Seasonal Fresh Vegetables Freshly Baked Rolls and Butter
Benefit Auction
Auctioneer Peter Megaw Proceeds to benefit the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, the Mineralogical Record, and Rock & Minerals
Please note that as with most auctions, bids are binding. Payment is expected within the week.
OLIVINE with BAYLDONITE and MALACHITE Tsumeb, Otjikoto Region, Namibia
Mark Mauthner Photo
6.4 x 6.5 x 3.6 cm This vivid combination of olivine with balydonite and malachite is from the Hoppel Collection. It appeared in a color illustration in Encyclopedia of Minerals, 2nd Edition in 1990. Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000
AZURITE on MALACHITE Milpillas Mine, Sonora, Mexico 7.5 x 6.3 x 4.5 cm A dramatic contrast of two species from this famous mine which is effectively now closed for good; crystals of deep blue azurites clustered together on a bed of velvety malachite crystals. Estimate: $5,000-7,500
Donated by Marshall Sussman
HYALITE OPAL Zacatecas, Mexico 6.4 x 4.8 x 3.5 cm Pale yellow botryoidal opal glows extreme neon under blacklight and shows significant fluorescence under natural sunlight. From the recent 2013-2014 finds brought to market by Peter Megaw. The mine site has been exhausted. Estimate: $2,500
BARITE on LIMESTONE Linwood Mine, Buffalo, Scott County, Iowa 9.5 x 5.1 x 3.2 cm The Linwood Mine has been open since the 1940s but rarely produced specimens till recently. Perched on limestone matrix, this doubly-terminated barite crystal is lustrous and gemmy! Estimate: $1,500
Donated by Jim and Gail Spann
Donated by Peter Megaw
CALCITE Cumberland Mine, Smith County, Tennessee 13.0 x 11.4 x 4.6 cm This doubly-terminated calcite crystal is perches aesthetically on matrix. Dr. Steve Neely purchased this personally from the miners from the recent 2014 discoveries at the Cumberland Mine. Donated by Dr. Steve Neely
Estimate: $4,000-5,000
COMPETITION-WINNING THUMBNAIL COLLECTION This award-winning thumbnail collection contains over 100 specimens assembled by collector Paul Otto from worldwide localities including Tsumeb, Bunker Hill, Mibladen, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Pune, Elmwood, Dalnegorsk, and others! Donated by The Arkenstone
Estimate: $5,000
AZURITE with MALACHITE Milpillas Mine, Sonora, Mexico 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.6 cm Milpillas has produced some of the most famous azurite specimens in recent years, and these lustrous, tabular azurite crystals have become instantly recognizable. Add one to your collection before they all get tucked away. Estimate: $3,000
Donated by Marshall Sussman
PYRITE Quiruvilca Mine, La Libertad Dept., Peru 10.5 x 10.2 x 8.5 cm From the personal collection of a mine owner purchased on Rob’s last trip to Peru after drinking one too many Pisco Sours... Further description unprintable and probably unnecessary. Estimate: Hard to say
Donated by Dr. Robert Lavinsky
MORGANITE - Afghanistan Large Cabinet in need of a trim! Morganite matrix specimen from Afghanistan with two gem crystals on crystal quartz matrix. A lovable fixer-upper direct from the mines that needs a little trim and cleaning. Donated by Dr. Eugene Meieran
Estimate: $6000
JOE BUDD PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO TIME You’ve seen his photos, now have him shoot your minerals! Up for auction is a half day of photography time or work valued at $600 in the context of a larger job (minimum two days on location). Make sure your minerals look their best with pro photos. Estimate: $600
Donated by Joe Budd
GREENSTONE LIGHTED DISPLAY CASE Hand-crafted from solid mahogany and glass, this table-top display case is designed to have the look and feel of a turn-of-the-century museum display. The dimmable super-bright LED tubes light up any specimen to add sparkle to every crystal facet. Internal dimensions of 10x8x8 inches. Estimate: $350
Donated by Greenstone Fine Mineralia
MINERALOGICAL RECORD COMPLETE SET
THE KALAHARI MANGANESE FIELDS AND RARE HISTORIC MANUSCRIPTS
An incredible resource for any mineral enthusiast, this complete set of the Min Rec contains invaluable knowledge.
This important collectible resource is signed by both authors and includes 6 other rare manuscripts.
Estimate: $3,000-$4,000
Estimate: $150
Donated by Bob & Maria Schreiber & MR
Donated by Dr. Bruce Cairncross