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LOT 2016
Natural History - Historic Asbestos Mineral Specimen
2 1/4 in. (146 grams total, 59 mm).
Comprising a cut section with white fibrous crystals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected 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 - Historic Crystal Silver Wire Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising a number of strands on a plastic base. 6 grams total, 58 mm including base
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. -
Natural History - Fossil Sand Shark Tooth Display
Eocene Period, circa 70-50 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising seven teeth in a square display frame. 41 grams total, 13 cm high including case
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Boxed Historic Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
Honey-coloured with darker areas; supplied in a cardboard tray. 85 grams, 69 mm
Ex Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).