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LOT 2720
Natural History - Historic 'Boia Sprie, Romania' Stibnite Mineral Specimen
2 7/8 in. (79 grams, 72 mm).
In the form of a cluster of prismatic radiating crystals, collection number 560, with an old ISIS Minerals label. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 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.
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LOT 2720
Natural History - Historic 'Boia Sprie, Romania' Stibnite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Natural History - Petrified Fossil Tree Branch Group [50]
Triassic Period, 251-199 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Cut in varying lengths, with some thicker sections included. 1.13 kg total, 33-49 mm
From Madagascar. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Ulexite mineral Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising two colourless samples. 57 grams total, 37-47 mm
From Bolivia. Collected in person in 1968. 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 - Deep Blue Sodalite Pebble Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
The pebbles polished and showing white veining. 246 grams total, 12-22 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).