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Key to the gate to the Newry mines from Plumbago Mountain, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

 
Key to the gate to the Newry mines from Plumbago Mountain, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

Key to the gate to the Newry mines from Plumbago Mountain, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

Key to the gate to the Newry mines from Plumbago Mountain, Newry, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 90073
Mineral:Key to the gate to the Newry mines
Locality:Plumbago Mountain, Newry, Oxford County, Maine
Description:The Perham's key to the gate up to the gem mines on Plumbago Mountain. Frank Perham personally excavated the famous 1972-3 pocket at the Dunton Quarry on Plumbago Mtn. that produced millions of dollars worth of gem tourmaline crystals. Ex. Frank Perham (1934-2023) collection
Overall Size:12x6 cm label plus key
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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