13th Jun, 2024 10:30
Summer Specialist Sale
Small Blue John (Derbyshire fluorspar) bowl
Small Blue John (Derbyshire fluorspar) bowl, probably Five Vein, mid to late 20th century, 56mm diameter x 27mm high, 40g approx
Blue John is unique to Treak Cliff hill, Castleton, in the Derbyshire Peak District, and found in two main caverns therein. It has been commerically mined since the mid 18th century. There are a variety of veins or seams which display differing characteristics dependant upon their position in various parts of the mine.
Sold for £240
Small Blue John (Derbyshire fluorspar) bowl, probably Five Vein, mid to late 20th century, 56mm diameter x 27mm high, 40g approx
Blue John is unique to Treak Cliff hill, Castleton, in the Derbyshire Peak District, and found in two main caverns therein. It has been commerically mined since the mid 18th century. There are a variety of veins or seams which display differing characteristics dependant upon their position in various parts of the mine.
Auction: Summer Specialist Sale, 13th Jun, 2024
Our Summer Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors
Highlights included an Austral Islands Cheif's staff £15,500, a Large Minton majolica elephant four-branch candelabrum centrepiece £6,200, an Asscher cut diamond (approx. 4.5 carats) platinum ring £11,500, The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, K.C.S.I £12,500, and an early 19th century double-sided micromosaic table box £11,000.
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Wednesday 12th June - 10am till 5pm
