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LOT 1791
Natural History - Historic Azurite Crystal Specimen
2 3/8 in. (48 grams, 60 mm).
The dark prismatic crystals on a matrix. [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 Size Cut Malawi Agate Crystal Geode Slice Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With one polished side showing grey and white banding and an internal cavity with quartz crystals. 1.48 kg total, 26-26.5 cm
From Malawi, Africa. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Mixed Mineral Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising: sphalerite; barite from Zambia; cassiterite; two samples of felspar pyromorphite; psilomelane dendrite; botryoidal haematite; Blue-John from Derbyshire; native silver; and a lava bomb from Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland. 782 grams total, 30-96 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. -
Natural History - Australian Boulder Opal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
In cut dark brown ironstone matrix, displaying a beautiful play of colour. 0.91 grams, 10 mm
Property of a UK gentleman, acquired in the 1970s. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
