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A couple of finds - the first (on the right) - a quartz crystal, colored by (?) and filled in like a pseudomorph. Found it in a pawn shop in Grand Forks, part of a collection of rocks - the color and the rest of the collection make me suspect it was found locally by a collector. And, on the left, a large green quartz crystal - found in a thrift shop in Rossland for a $1.00 - again, the color, the condition, suggest to me it was picked up locally and probably by someone who didn't think to dig any deeper...
Anyways, both reminders of the treasures I should be keeping my eyes peeled for come spring...
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Meteorite crashes through mans roof in Indonesia, man sells meteorite to rich American. Loved the "33-year-old coffin-maker ‘turned out to be a canny negotiator’, says US buyer of space debris"
Link: Man becomes millionaire after meteorite falls through his roof | The Independent
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And, the one treasure I did find in Toronto, a fine Italian double sided micro-mosaic brooch. Circa (approx) 1860-1880. Note the detail - the entire brooch measures perhaps an inch and a half in width; double sided (a rarity), found in a bag for $3.99 at National Thrift:
For a value comparison look here: https://www.1stdibs.com/buy/mosaic-brooch/
Sooo...perhaps next trip to TO will need to rent a car and do a little exploring...
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Don't need it, but appreciated the display, and lack of hand. A doll for the daughter of a war-amp?
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I really have to learn a lot more about ceramics and pottery. I know I've missed more than a few of these in my travels...
Link: https://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/20/business/sothebys-china-bowl/index.html