Plinius Minerals: 19 Apr - 26 Apr 2020

Dear Friends and Customers,

This week's auction is a global mix from different collections, including mine.

Highlights of the auction:

- Benitoite (gemmy, ex Christian Mavris) from Gem Mine (USA)
- Azurite (perfect thumbnail!) from Chessy (France)
- Emerald (gemmy, ex Lehmann) from Muzo Mine (Colombia)
- Linarite (ex Lehmann) from Grand Reef Mine (USA)
- Ruby (historic, ex Flurin Meissen & Christian Mavris!) from
Kleggasen Quarry (Norway)
- Zircon (textbook crystal, ex Lehmann) from Kipawa (Canada)

As you are all well aware, we are all going through some challenging times due to the CoViD-19 pandemic outbreak. Plinius is currently running auctions from Italy, and due to the emergency situation I am in a full lockdown as well. While this gives me plenty of time to
prepare for the auctions, it is fair to account for several restrictions that might delay some basic services - among those, postal and shipping services. My advice on shipping is to wait until
the proverbial dust has settled. I will be running auctions on a regular weekly basis, and I will be more than happy to cumulate (stockpile) paid items for the winning customer(s).
When you are the winning bidder, please pay for the specimen within 1 week.

Otherwise, please feel free to contact me shortly after receiving the invoice.

Meanwhile, please keep bidding with confidence. I have two Swiss
collections with interesting oldtimers, plus I have started downsizing my own personal collection. Paid specimens will be shipped starting the very moment routine is re-established.

Thanks for your understanding. It is just a phase, and it will be resumed asap.

Happy bidding, and stay safe everybody :)

Mineralogically yours,

Chris/Plinius