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LOT 1994
Natural History - Historic Botryoidal Haematite Mineral Specimen
3 3/8 in. (317 grams, 86 mm).
In almost black colour. [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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LOT 1994
Natural History - Historic Botryoidal Haematite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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Natural History - Two Packets of Rose Quartz Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £10
Comprising unpolished pebbles in labelled bags. 822 grams total, 31-42 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Botryoidal Haematite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Cut section with metallic lustre. 182 grams, 59 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 - Mammoth Tusk Section
Pleistocene Age, circa 40.000 years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
From Mammoth primigenius, with some attractive patterning. 93 grams, 22.5 cm
From an old Bristol collection.