A Large Dogtooth Spar Stalactite
No reserve
Auction Closed
January 30, 06:14 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
height 47 in.; width 9 in.; depth 9 in.
119 cm; 22.9 cm; 22.9 cm
Christie’s, South Kensington, 13 December 2001, lot 335
A large calcite stalactite, with numerous spires emanating from one end, formed from the mineral precipitation of calcium carbonate over many years.