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LOT 2122
Natural History - Boxed Nailhead Calcite Mineral Specimen
1 7/8 in. (65 grams, 48 mm).
A cluster comprising crystals with flat pyramidal termination; supplied in a labelled specimen tray. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom U.S.A.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2122
Natural History - Boxed Nailhead Calcite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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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 - Large Desert Rose Specimen Group [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising intricate rose-like formations of selenite crystal clusters of various sizes. 1.86 kg total, 48-75 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Cerussite Crystal Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4
Comprising two matrices with white cerussite crystals. 44 grams total, 39-43 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.