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Coins, Gold & Silver Bullion Auction

Lot 10: A Specimen Bottle Containing 2 oz Copper

This auction ended on 11 October 2026.

Start price: £4

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Not sold

A laboratory style specimen bottle containing a quantity of metallic nuggets and grains, confirmed as 2 oz copper. The contents consist of irregular, rounded, and lobate metallic nodules exhibiting a characteristic reddish-orange to brownish-pink luster. Some pieces show natural surface oxidation and a darker brownish patina. The metallic specimen is contained within a clear glass cylindrical vial featuring a rounded shoulder and a narrow neck. The vial is sealed with a tapered cork stopper. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the glass or the cork.


Condition report:

The metallic contents appear stable within the sealed environment, showing natural surface oxidation and light tarnishing. The glass vial remains in good condition with no visible cracks or chips. The cork stopper is intact and remains seated in the neck of the bottle.