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Photograph of SILVERSILVER
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Kongsberg, Norway

This natural silver "wire" came from the famous mines at Kongsberg, Norway. These mines operated continuously from 1623 until 1957, yielding some of the most beautiful specimens of silver known.

Size: 15 cm high

Acquired: 1966 purchase, Foundation Acquisition Fund

Disposition: Temporarily off display.

Catalog Number: 15466