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LOT 2202
Natural History - Boxed Apatite Crystal Collection [10]
3/8 - 3/4 in. (58 grams total, 11-21 mm).
Comprising terminals and sections of prismatic crystals in labelled specimen trays. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Durango, Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Historic Antimony Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
In a horn-like formation in silvery lustrous grey. 57 grams, 83 mm
From Tsumeb. Collected in person in 1966. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life. -
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Natural History - Boxed Native Copper Specimens [9]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Naturally formed nuggets of irregular shapes, each in a labelled specimen tray. 164 grams total, 21-27 mm
From Caledonia Mine, Michigan, U.S.A. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Iridescent Purple Bornite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
the large pebble with iridescent dark purple surfaces with small areas of blue and brown. 189 grams, 54 mm
Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life.
