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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 - Large Dravite Tourmaline Crystal Specimen Group [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising variously sized prismatic crystals in mica. 2.8 kg total, 6.1-11.5 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Geode Section Group [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising cut geode sections encrusted with various sized amethyst crystals. 2.5 kg total, 5.7-10.3 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Boxed Historic Sphalerite with Quartz 'Paper Weight' Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
The bifacial matrix comprising mainly anhedral sphalerite crystals with opaque quartz crystals and some small pyrite crystals; inked collection number 'S13' to one side. 405 grams, 86 mm
Ex Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory