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LOT 1941
Natural History - Group of Large Lilac Mica Mineral Samples [14]
1 3/4 - 3 1/2 in. (866 grams total, 43-88 mm).
Comprising variously sized and shaped examples. [14, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1941
Natural History - Group of Large Lilac Mica Mineral Samples [14]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5
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Natural History - Polished Fossil Ammonite Plate
Jurassic Period, circa 199-145 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
A composite plate containing a large number of variously sized ammonites, polished upper face. 835 grams, 24.7 cm
From Madagascar. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Boxed Pyrite & Quartz on Sphalerite
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
The sphalerite matrix with prismatic quartz crystals and pyritohedral pyrite crystals; supplied in a labelled specimen tray. 169 grams, 74 mm
From Huanuco, Peru. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Cassiterite Crystal Specimen Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising three samples with mainly black prismatic crystals. 281 grams total, 33-72 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.
