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LOT 2213
Natural History - British Bison Horn Core
PLEISTOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 2.6 MILLION YEAR-11,700 YEARS B.P.
7 7/8 in. (238 grams, 20 cm).
From an auroch (Bos primigenius) comprising the distal part of the horn; an information label attached to one side. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Oxfordshire, UK.
From a Norfolk, UK, collection.
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Natural History - Historic Smithsonite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising botryoidal formation of dark brown crystals. 82 grams, 60 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. -
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Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusion
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A specimen of polished amber with insect inclusion. 1.68 grams, 22 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Historic Canadian Silver Ore Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Displaying characteristic pinkish 'cobalt bloom'. 153 grams, 59 mm
From Ontario, Canada. Collected in person in 1963. 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.
