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  • LARGE STARFISH & CRINOID PLATE
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 194

    LARGE STARFISH & CRINOID PLATE

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • AMETHYST & QUARTZ DRUZY
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 195

    AMETHYST & QUARTZ DRUZY

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • APOPHYLLITE & STILBITE PLATE
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 196

    APOPHYLLITE & STILBITE PLATE

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • LARGE ORTHOCERAS PLATE
    Estimate
    $450 - $700
    Lot 197

    LARGE ORTHOCERAS PLATE

    Est.
    $450 - $700
  • HUGE CALCITE PLATE ON STAND
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 198

    HUGE CALCITE PLATE ON STAND

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • COLOSSAL SMOKEY QUARTZ POINT
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $3,500
    Lot 199

    COLOSSAL SMOKEY QUARTZ POINT

    Est.
    $3,000 - $3,500
  • HUGE AMETHYST CATHEDRAL
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 200

    HUGE AMETHYST CATHEDRAL

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • AGATE SIDE TABLE
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,500
    Lot 201

    AGATE SIDE TABLE

    Est.
    $900 - $1,500
  • AGATE SLAB ON STAND
    Estimate
    $1,130 - $1,280
    Lot 202

    AGATE SLAB ON STAND

    Est.
    $1,130 - $1,280
  • AGATE SLICE ON STAND
    Estimate
    $640 - $790
    Lot 203

    AGATE SLICE ON STAND

    Est.
    $640 - $790
  • HUGE LABRADORITE SPECIMEN
    Estimate
    $980 - $1,130
    Lot 204

    HUGE LABRADORITE SPECIMEN

    Est.
    $980 - $1,130
  • LAPIS LAZULI, CALCITE & PYRITE SPECIMEN
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 205

    LAPIS LAZULI, CALCITE & PYRITE SPECIMEN

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • HUGE CITRINE GEODE
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,000
    Lot 206

    HUGE CITRINE GEODE

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,000
  • POLISHED MALACHITE SPECIMEN
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 207

    POLISHED MALACHITE SPECIMEN

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • LARGE CUBIC PYRITE SPECIMEN
    Estimate
    $950 - $1,200
    Lot 208

    LARGE CUBIC PYRITE SPECIMEN

    Est.
    $950 - $1,200
  • SPECTACULAR QUARTZ POINT IN ALBITE MATRIX
    Estimate
    $850 - $1,000
    Lot 209

    SPECTACULAR QUARTZ POINT IN ALBITE MATRIX

    Est.
    $850 - $1,000
  • CARRIBEAN CALCITE & ARAGONITE FREE FORM
    Estimate
    $60 - $260
    Lot 210

    CARRIBEAN CALCITE & ARAGONITE FREE FORM

    Est.
    $60 - $260
  • URUGUAY AMETHYST STALACTITE CLUSTER
    Estimate
    $950 - $1,350
    Lot 211

    URUGUAY AMETHYST STALACTITE CLUSTER

    Est.
    $950 - $1,350
  • AMETHYST HEART ON METAL STAND
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 212

    AMETHYST HEART ON METAL STAND

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • AGATE GEODE SLICE
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 213

    AGATE GEODE SLICE

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • HUGE POLISHED MALACHITE SPECIMEN
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,250
    Lot 214

    HUGE POLISHED MALACHITE SPECIMEN

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,250
  • AGATE SLICE ON STAND
    Estimate
    $270 - $420
    Lot 215

    AGATE SLICE ON STAND

    Est.
    $270 - $420
  • AMETHYST CATHEDRAL
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 216

    AMETHYST CATHEDRAL

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • CALCITE FORMATION ON STAND
    Estimate
    $450 - $750
    Lot 217

    CALCITE FORMATION ON STAND

    Est.
    $450 - $750
  • AGATE & AMETHYST GEODE
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 218

    AGATE & AMETHYST GEODE

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • HUGE 29lb BLK TOURMALINE & QUARTZ SPHERE
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 219

    HUGE 29lb BLK TOURMALINE & QUARTZ SPHERE

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • QUARTZ CRYSTAL DOUBLE POINT
    Estimate
    $570 - $720
    Lot 220

    QUARTZ CRYSTAL DOUBLE POINT

    Est.
    $570 - $720
  • AMETHYST PLATE
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,250
    Lot 221

    AMETHYST PLATE

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,250
  • AMAZING 58LB POLISHED LAPIS LAZULI FREEFORM
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $15,000
    Lot 222

    AMAZING 58LB POLISHED LAPIS LAZULI FREEFORM

    Est.
    $5,000 - $15,000
  • HUGE ORTHOCERAS TOWER
    Estimate
    $450 - $700
    Lot 223

    HUGE ORTHOCERAS TOWER

    Est.
    $450 - $700
  • COLOSSAL QUARTZ POINT
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $1,750
    Lot 224

    COLOSSAL QUARTZ POINT

    Est.
    $1,400 - $1,750
  • CELESTITE STAR GEODE
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 225

    CELESTITE STAR GEODE

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • KYANITE AND QUARTZ SPECIMEN
    Estimate
    $450 - $700
    Lot 226

    KYANITE AND QUARTZ SPECIMEN

    Est.
    $450 - $700
  • DOUBLE FISH FOSSIL
    Estimate
    $350 - $700
    Lot 227

    DOUBLE FISH FOSSIL

    Est.
    $350 - $700
  • LARGE AMMONITE & MIXED FOSSILS AGGREGATE
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 228

    LARGE AMMONITE & MIXED FOSSILS AGGREGATE

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • UNPOLISHED AMMONITE FOSSIL
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 229

    UNPOLISHED AMMONITE FOSSIL

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • LARGE FOSSIL PLATE WITH 14 STARFISH
    Estimate
    $350 - $500
    Lot 230

    LARGE FOSSIL PLATE WITH 14 STARFISH

    Est.
    $350 - $500
  • RARE HUGE OPALIZED AMMONITE
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 231

    RARE HUGE OPALIZED AMMONITE

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • LARGE TRILOBITE FOSSIL
    Estimate
    $350 - $700
    Lot 232

    LARGE TRILOBITE FOSSIL

    Est.
    $350 - $700
  • HIGH DETAIL 2 FISH FOSSIL
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 233

    HIGH DETAIL 2 FISH FOSSIL

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • FLUORITE OBELISK
    Estimate
    $250 - $500
    Lot 234

    FLUORITE OBELISK

    Est.
    $250 - $500
  • ZEBRA JASPER OBELISK
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 235

    ZEBRA JASPER OBELISK

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • QUARTZ OBELISK
    Estimate
    $450 - $750
    Lot 236

    QUARTZ OBELISK

    Est.
    $450 - $750
  • 44 LB DETACHABLE SEPTARIAN EGG
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,550
    Lot 237

    44 LB DETACHABLE SEPTARIAN EGG

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,550
  • HUGE LAPIS LAZULI SLAB
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $1,900
    Lot 238

    HUGE LAPIS LAZULI SLAB

    Est.
    $1,600 - $1,900
  • HUGE SHIVA LINGAM MEDITATION STONE
    Estimate
    $500 - $750
    Lot 239

    HUGE SHIVA LINGAM MEDITATION STONE

    Est.
    $500 - $750
  • LARGE SODALITE SPHERE
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 240

    LARGE SODALITE SPHERE

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • PINK TOURMALINE SPECIMEN ON WOOD BASE
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 241

    PINK TOURMALINE SPECIMEN ON WOOD BASE

    Est.
    $300 - $400

Auction Description

Rock, Fossil & Gemstone Auction by Lewis and Maese Antiques & Auction Co.
Online Rock, Fossil & Gemstone Auction - Wednesday, June 9th at 05:00 PM - Online Only Auction of close to 400 lots of collectible gemstones, crystals, minerals and fossils! Preview Times: Monday June 7th - Wednesday June 9th from 10:00am - 04:00pm. Read more
Lewis and Maese Antiques & Auction Co.
Houston, TX 77007
United States

travis@lmauctionco.com

Phone:+17138691335

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 22.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $5
$10 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
$5,000 $500
$25,000 $1,000
$100,000 $2,500

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Thank you for your payment. Shipping Terms: - L&M will only arrange shipping for firearms, watches, or jewelry. - Shipping for all other items is the Buyer's responsibility. Recommended Shippers: - Pakmail at (pakmail603@gmail.com) - ACTS Shipping at (crating@actsintl.com) or 713-869-2269 - Navis Pack & Ship at (tx17013@gonavis.com)

Shipping Info

Shipping Terms: **L&M DOES NOT offer in-house shipping for any items except for Firearms, Jewelry & Watches** **All Buyers are responsible for making shipping arrangements.** **Recommended Shipper Info: PAKMAIL at (pakmail603@gmail.com); Or Navis Pack & Ship at (tx17013@gonavis.com)** **If you have any questions, please contact David or Travis at 713-869-1335 to discuss.** Read more

Terms & Conditions

Conditions of Sale: If you are placing a bid at any Lewis and Maese Auction then that constitutes the acceptance of the following conditions of sale: 1. All lots in any of our auctions are sold "As Is." No statement regarding condition, kind, value or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or any other time, or in writing in our catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an expressed or implied warranty or representation. Any such warranty is waived. Regarding works of Art, Lewis and Maese does not make any express or implied warranty as to the authenticity, history or artist. No statement in this catalog or elsewhere, orally or in writing, shall be construed as an express or implied warranty, representation or assumption of liability as to authenticity. Any such warranty is waived. 2. The purchase price payable by a buyer will be the sum of the hammer price plus the buyer's premium as well as any applicable sales tax. 3. Lewis and Maese reserves the right to withdraw any property before the sale and shall have no liability whatsoever for such withdrawal. 4. Lewis and Maese reserves the right to reject any bid. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the buyer. The auctioneer will have full discretion to determine the successful bidder should any dispute arise. The auctioneer will also have full discretion to reopen the bidding, cancel the sale or reoffer and resell the property. Should a dispute arise after the auction, our sale record is conclusive. 5. Although in our discretion we will execute absentee bids or accept telephone or internet bids, we are not responsible for failing to execute such bids or for any errors or omissions in connection with these bids. NO PHONE BIDS WILL BE SCHEDULED WITH VALUES LOWER THAN $500. 6. Some lots in our auction are subject to reserve bids. In no case will these bids be set above the minimum pre-sale estimate. Lewis and Maese will act to protect the reserve by bidding through the auctioneer. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the consignor and may continue to bid on behalf of the consignor up to the amount of the reserve. This may be done by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. 7. Once the auctioneer's hammer has fallen, the title to the property passes to the buyer. At that point, the buyer assumes full responsibility for the property and shall promptly pay the full purchase price, unless other arrangements have been made in advance. The buyer will also be required to sign a confirmation of purchase. We reserve the right to impose a 15% late fee on the total purchase price if payment is not made within these guidelines. All overseas purchases must be made with a wire transfer. We will not take credit cards for overseas payments. 8. No lot will be released to the buyer until payment in full has been made to Lewis and Maese including the buyer's premium and any applicable taxes or the buyer has satisfied any terms which have been agreed to prior to the auction. Payment must be received within seven business days from the date of sale. If payment has not been received within the seven day period and no other arrangements have been agreed to in writing, the buyer will be subject to storage and late fees to be determined by Lewis and Maese. These fees will not exceed $50.00 per day per lot. 9. Please see below regarding the Packing and handling of any and all purchased lots. 10. If the buyer fails to comply with and of the Conditions of Sale, we reserve the right to utilize any remedies available to us by law and/or: A. Hold the defaulting buyer liable for the purchase price B. Cancel the sale C. Resell the property without reserve at public auction with seven day written notice to the defaulting buyer D. Pay the consignor the amount equal to the net proceeds of the purchase price less the buyer's premium and taxes. If we are forced to resell the property at public auction or purchase the property from the consignor the defaulting buyer will be responsible for the difference between the original purchase price and the final sales price. The defaulting buyer will also be responsible for any costs incurred by Lewis and Maese including: insurance, legal fees, administration, handling, storage, attorney's fees, commissions, incidental damages and any other costs relating to this transaction. If we agree with the buyer to cancel the sale, we will impose a charge equal to 15% of the total sales price, including buyer's premium. 11. All transactions will be governed and interpreted by the laws of the State of Texas and the Federal courts sitting in the State of Texas. 12. Payment Terms: International Customers - All international customers must pay by Wire/Bank Transfer: Bank Details: Chase Bank Account Number: 219889786 Swift Code: CHASUS33 US Customers - For all transactions less than $2,500: Payment must be paid by: 1. Cash in person is always accepted. 2. Credit Card - In person or over the phone is acceptable 3. Bank Wire Transfer or ACH Payment Chase Bank ACH Routing Number: 111000614 Account Number: 219889786 4. Certified Bank Check or Money Order 5. Check (must wait 5-7 days to clear the bank - $25 Insufficient Funds Charge if applicable) - For all transactions $2,500.00 - $5,000.00: Payment must be paid by: 1. Cash in person is always accepted. 2. Credit Card - In person acceptable when using the chip and must be signed in person. - Over the phone Must complete the LMAA Credit Card Authorization form including signature. 3. Bank Wire Transfer or ACH Payment Chase Bank ACH Routing Number: 111000614 Account Number: 219889786 4. Certified Bank Check or Money Order 5. Check (must wait 5-7 days to clear the bank - $25 Insufficient Funds Charge if applicable) - For all transactions greater than $5,000.00: Payment must be paid by: 1. Cash in person is always accepted. 2. Bank Wire Transfer or ACH Payment Chase Bank ACH Routing Number: 111000614 Account Number: 219889786 3. Certified Bank Check or Money Order 4. Check (must wait 5-7 days to clear the bank - $25 Insufficient Funds Charge if applicable) **No credit cards payments are to be accepted unless approved by David or Travis.** - All Jewelry, Watch, or vehicle purchases valued over $2,000.00 must be paid by either: 1. Cash in person 2. Bank Wire Transfer/ACH Payment 3. Certified Bank Check or Money Order 4. Check (must wait 5-7 days to clear the bank - $25 Insufficient Funds Charge if applicable) Shipping Terms: - L&M will arrange shipping for only firearms, watches, or jewelry. - Shipping for all other items is the Buyer's responsibility. - Recommended Shippers: 1. PAKMAIL at (pakmail603@gmail.com); Or 2. Navis Pack & Ship at (tx17013@gonavis.com) 13. Per 16 Texas Admin Code 67.70 - Any complaints should be directed to: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING & REGULATION PO BOX 12157 AUSTIN, TX 78711 (512) 539-5600 WWW.TDLR.TEXAS.GOV (g) All auctioneers shall notify consumers and service recipients of the name, mailing address, website www.tdlr.texas.gov, and telephone number of the department for purposes of directing complaints to the department. The notification shall be included on any auction listing contract and on at least one of the following. This subsection is effective January 1, 2015. (1) A sign prominently displayed at the place of the auction or on any auction website; (2) Bills of sale or receipt to be given to buyers; or (3) On bidder cards. Shipping and Pick-up: **ALL FIREARM PURCHASES MUST BE SHIPPED TO A LOCAL FFL LICENSE HOLDER.** Jewelry Packing & Shipping costs will be based on the size and value of the items purchased (Insurance & Signature Confirmation will be included). Price will vary starting at $15.00. Multiple purchased items may be combined at a lower cost to the buyer. Firearm Packing & Shipping costs will be based on the size and value of the item purchased (Insurance & Signature will be included). Price will vary starting at $25.00 for handguns & $45.00 for long guns. Multiple firearm item may be combined at a lower cost to the buyer. Pre-sale estimates Every lot offered for auction at this sale will have an estimated price range which reflects the opinions of our specialists. These estimates are based on what comparable items have sold for at recent auctions. They also reflect condition, rarity, quality and provenance (history of ownership). Estimates are prepared well in advance and do not include any applicable taxes or buyer's premium. The estimates are subject to revision. Reserves The reserve is the minimum price the seller is willing to accept and below which the lot will not be sold. The reserve is confidential, but will not exceed the low pre-sale estimate. Buyer's Premium and Taxes Please be reminded that the actual purchase price will be the sum of the hammer price plus the buyer's premium (In-Houses=19.5%, Online=21%) and State Taxes of 8.25%, plus any shipping charges. Lewis and Maese's Interest in Consigned Property Lewis and Maese generally offers property that is consigned by others for sale at private auction. On occasion, lots are offered for sale that Lewis and Maese or an affiliate company owns in whole or part. These lots will be offered with a reserve and identified with the symbol ^ next to the lot number. Before the Auction You are invited to attend a viewing for all our auctions held several days before the sale. You are encouraged to examine lots thoroughly and request condition reports on all lots you are interested in purchasing. Condition Reports If you would like additional information on any particular lot or cannot attend the viewing, we will be pleased to provide you with a condition report. Please contact the administrative offices. Keep in mind, these reports are not a warranty, but opinion only. Registration If you are planning to bid or buy at our auction you must first register with our Registration Department in the saleroom. This must be done at least 30 minutes prior to the auction so that we may have time to enter your information into our system. This ensures rapid processing of invoices after the sale. You will receive a bidding paddle at this time. No bids will be taken by bidders unless they have received a paddle. If you are a new client of Lewis and Maese Auction Company, you will be asked to supply a major credit card or bank reference at this time. The Auction All Lewis and Maese Auction Company are open to the public whether intending to purchase or not. Bidding Property being auctioned will be in lot number order as shown in the catalog. The lot being sold will be displayed in the front of the room or on screen. The auctioneer will accept bids from those present in the room as well as absentee, telephone and internet bids. Bidding Increments The auctioneer will generally begin the bidding at a price less than the low estimate and will increase the bids in the following manner: $0.00 - 10.00 in $1 increments $10.00 - 100 in $10 increments $100 - 500 in $25 increments $500 - 1000 in $50 increments $1000 - 2500 in $100 increments $2500 - 5000 in $250 increments $5000 - 25,000 in $500 increments $25,000 + Auctioneers discretion The above table is generally how bidding progresses. However, the auctioneer may choose to alter the increments at his discretion. Winning Bids If you are unable to attend the auction, Lewis and Maese Auction Company can bid for you. We do not charge a fee for this service. You will simply pay the purchase price plus the buyer's premium and State Taxes. You will need to contact our Credit Management Department to arrange for this service. Absentee Bids If you are unable to attend an auction, you may bid in other ways. The most common is the absentee bid. Absentee bids are written instructions from you directing Lewis and Maese to bid for you on one or more lots. You will specify in on your Absentee Form the maximum amount you are willing to pay for each lot. Lewis and Maese will attempt to execute your absentee bid at the lowest possible price with consideration of the reserve price and other bids. If more than one bid is received for the same exact price, the first bid received by Lewis and Maese will take preference. Lewis and Maese offers this service free of charge to our customers, but is not responsible for errors or failures to execute bids. Telephone Bids We do accept telephone bids for our auction. You will need to arrange this through our Client Services Department at least 24 hours prior to the auction. You will supply us with a telephone number where you can be reached and we will contact you during the auction. This service is only available on lots with an estimate of $500 or more. It should be noted, that we do not accept any responsibility for bids that we fail to execute. Moreover, we reserve the right to request a 30% deposit on any advance bidding. Internet Bids You will be responsible for registering as a bidder on their website at www.liveauctioneers.com. The buyers premium for successful internet bidders is 21%. All bidding on the internet is in real time and will be accepted only during the actual auction. Successful Bids Once the auctioneer's hammer has fallen he will announce and record the name or paddle number of the bidder. You will need to proceed to the Purchase Counter to pay in full for your item unless previous arrangements have been made with our Credit Management Department. If you are the successful bidder with a written bid, you will be notified the next day by telephone. The auctioneer may re-open bidding on any item at his discretion. Unsold Property If any lots fail to reach the reserve then they will be "brought-in" or "passed" by the auctioneer and either offered for sale at a later auction or returned to the seller. It is possible to make after auction offers. Please contact the administrator who will be present at all auctions. Post Auction Payment and Collection of Property Payments must be made to Lewis and Maese Auction Company within 7 working days of the auction. Once payments have cleared you will then be able to collect your property. Payments may be made with cash, check (corporate or individual) or most major credit cards. ALL jewelry lots MUST be paid by cash or any cash equivalent. To avoid delay in collecting your property, you should supply a bank reference during registration. Lots may not be transferred and the successful bidder during the auction is solely responsible for payment to Lewis and Maese. Purchases made online through our website will be charged to the credit card registered when placing absentee bids. Storage All winning bid items must be paid and picked up by 5:00pm of the fith calendar day or the buyer will be responsible for any & all charges associated with storage, moving and/or the resale of your purchase. Unless prior arrangements have been made with Lewis & Maese, items not removed by the specified time will be picked up by a third party storage facility and the buyer will be responsible for any fees the third party requires to release the item. Please call ahead to ensure your items are ready when you arrive. Before the Auction Estimates If you are considering selling at one of our auctions, Lewis and Maese will gladly view your property and give you a verbal estimate of the auction value of your property. You may call our office to schedule an appointment or send us a clear photograph with any other pertinent information and we will contact you directly. Consigning Property If you decide to sell your property, Lewis and Maese will supply you with a consignment agreement providing you with information and setting forth our fees and terms. Catalog Once you have signed our Consignment Agreement we will arrange to photograph your property for our catalog. You will then receive a catalog including your item once they have been produced this usually occurs about four to six weeks prior to the scheduled auction date. Post Auction Notification Within 72 hours of the auction you will receive notification of the final hammer price for your item. If the bidding failed to meet you reserve price, then you will be notified that your item was "brought-in" and arrangements will be made to return your property. Payment Approximately 35 days after the auction, you will be sent payment for your item and a statement itemizing commission and other expenses. Payment can only be made when Lewis and Maese has been paid by the buyer. In-House Buyer's Premium=19.5%, Online Buyer's Premium=21%. Please remember, payment and pickup/shipping are required within 5 business days without incurring fees. As per our terms and conditions all items are "AS IS WHERE IS". We do our best to describe every item as best we can but do not guarantee the context of the catalog descriptions. If you have any questions about the items of your interest, please be sure to ask before the auction not after. We are happy to answer any question you may have and will guarantee an individual condition report.