Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 2849
Natural History - Historic 'Arkansas, USA' Wavellite Mineral Specimen
2 in. (71 grams, 51 mm).
Displaying apple-green and silver-green colours and characteristic fibrous, radiating structure, collection number 240, with an old James Walker invoice dated 1977. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970.
From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.
Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 2849
Natural History - Historic 'Arkansas, USA' Wavellite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
RELATED LOTS
-
Natural History - Historic 'Chokotka Peninsula, U.S.S.R.' Demantoid Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With apple-green and greenish white crystals, the calcium has been replaced by traces of chromic acid, collection number 461. 75 grams, 87 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card and an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label. -
Natural History - Historic 'Beckermet Mine, Cumbria' Spectacular Fluorite on Hematite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Displaying perfect pale blue fluorite cubes on a hematite matrix with some quartz present, collection number 574; paid £60.00 from Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, in the 1980s, with a label. 100 grams, 76 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
Natural History - Historic 'Corinto, Minas Gerais, Brazil' Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Displaying two large, almost colourless prismatic crystals with some smaller crystals; bought from Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd for £60.00 in the 1980s, with an old label. 217 grams, 13.6 cm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
