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Ole Bent Petersen (b. 1938, d. 1998)
A tugtupite pendant set with a cabochon tugtupite, mounted in gilded sterling silver with a plate of fine gold soldered to the front. Accompanied by a necklace of 14k gold. Weight app. 49 g. Pendant W. 2.2–2.6 cm. L. 6 cm. Necklace L. 52 cm. (2)
Tugtupite is a white to deep red mineral found in 1957 at Tugtup Agtaorfia, Greenland, and is mentioned as Greenland's national stone. Tugtugpite is unusual in showing strong fluorescence when illuminated with UV light.
The pendant is hallmarked 'Sølvform' owned by Ole Bent Petersen, Copenhagen 1973–1990.
This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition
Minor wear due to age and use.
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