Magnetite

specimen number:
1052725

location:
Frosnitz valley, Matrei in Osttirol, Lienz, Tyrol, Austria

description:
A semi lustrous metallic crystal of magnetite measuring 1.3 cm in size embedded within serpentine matrix. In good condition. The specimen comes with an antique label set as shown at the end of the video. The labels give an original acquisition date at 1912.

Dr. Ludwig Eger (active c. 1870-1915) was a highly respected Austrian mineral dealer based in Vienna who played a significant role in the distribution of Central European and Alpine mineral specimens during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Operating under the firm name "Dr. L. Eger," his business was situated in the heart of Vienna, a primary hub for scientific exchange during the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Eger was noted for his professional, academic approach to the mineral trade, often supplying high-quality, systematic collections to universities and major museums throughout Europe and North America. His labels are easily recognized by their classic 19th-century typography, typically featuring "Dr. L. Eger, Wien" (the German name for Vienna) and providing detailed locality and species data in a formal, structured format. In addition to minerals, Eger dealt in paleontological and zoological specimens, as was common for the natural history establishments of the time.

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