Fossilised Opal from Coober Pedy
A sensationally presented cluster of opalised
shells. It has a story to the discovery and presents as Coober
Pedy has some very old opal mines
known
as Black
Point.
In April 1997, Robert Upton, a miner of some
15 years experience, decided to investigate these mines,
as they were once very famous for
the opal they produced, in particular opalised shells. After many arduous
weeks scouring these mines Robert was beginning to believe that the
area was mined out by the old miners.
He resolved himself to one last inspection
of the mines before moving on to other areas. It was at this point
that he discovered a small patch of opal in an almost inaccessible
region
of a mine wall. This small patch of opal proved to be a beautiful opalised
shell.
After removing the shell from the wall, he
discovered that behind it was a cluster of opalised shells.
The quality and quantity of the cluster of the shells is
exceptional and unique, thus he named the opal Neptune Cluster
as this name reflects the origins and status of the cluster.
The shells have been cleaned and polished and
kept as much in one piece as possible. It comes in a very
special Display Case with a plaque that can be seen in the
pics and one on the front of the box. The Display case is
46.5x32x15.5cm or 18.25x12.25x6.25 inches.
The cluster consists of approximately 96 shells.
20 solids, 76 semi solid and skin shells. The total weight
is approx 7.5 kilograms. If you wish to talk to the owner
that can be arranged. A special and unique piece.
Price: $ 41000 AUD
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