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An extraordinary vintage estate find for mineral collectors, ephemera enthusiasts, and postal history lovers alike! This lot features a complete collection of loose gemstone specimens housed in their original hand-labeled parchment packets, stored inside an authentic 1930s shipping box with historic postal franking.
Historical Provenance & Packaging Highlights
Original Shipping Box: Shipped by high-end silversmiths and wholesale supply house Rogers, Lunt & Bowlen Co. (creators of Lunt Silversmiths) from their trade showroom at the iconic Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Illinois.
Recipient: Addressed to O. H. Arosin Co., a well-known retail jewelry and optical shop located at 414 Robert St. in St. Paul, Minnesota, operating during the early 20th century.
Vintage Postage: Features a pair of 5-cent Theodore Roosevelt US Postage stamps with a historic wavy line Chicago machine postmark, dating this piece to the 1930s.
Original Packets: Includes 14 original glassine/parchment folded gem paper packets, each numbered and hand-labeled in period handwriting describing the specimens inside.
Included Gem Paper Packets & Contents (As Labeled)
1. Opal
2. Lapis (Russia)
3. Nephrite
4. Garnet
5. Amazonite
6. Rock Crystal
7. Epidote
8. Beryl (Yellow)
9. Rose Quartz
10. Beryl (Aquamarine)
11. White Topaz
12. Beryl (Emerald)
13. Beryl (Morganite)
14. Zircons Crystals (Australia)
Note: Individual packets contain raw, rough, or tumbled accent specimens as prepared for vintage bench jewelers and watchmakers.
Condition
Pre-owned antique/vintage condition. The cardboard mailing box shows age-appropriate wear, edge scuffing, and light toning. Paper packets show typical vintage yellowing and crease wear from age. Stones are loose inside their folded packets as originally packed. Please review all detailed high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic condition and specimen counts.
Important Disclaimer for Buyers
This collection is sold strictly AS-IS as an authentic vintage estate lot. The stones are packaged and sold based on their historic labeled dealer paper packets. I am not a certified gemologist and have not removed, gem-tested, or verified individual specimens. This lot is intended for study, lapidary collecting, crafting, or historical display.
