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LOT 2238
Natural History - Boxed Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Specimen
2 in. (87 grams, 52 mm).
The specimen with larger crystal formation to one face and the other face with small crystals; supplied in a labelled cardboard tray. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Peru.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2238
Natural History - Boxed Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - Historic Large Pyrite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With large cuboid crystal formations. 650 grams, 92 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. -
Natural History - Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Composed of biconical beads; restrung. 6 grams, 51 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Natural History - Polished Agate Pebble Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising different size and colours ranging from white to red and dark brown, some with attractive banding. 1.09 kg total, 24-35 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).