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LOT 2156
Natural History - Historic Botryoidal Haematite Mineral Specimen
2 1/4 in. (182 grams, 59 mm).
Cut section with metallic lustre. [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 2156
Natural History - Historic Botryoidal Haematite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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With dark blue crystals interspersed with small areas of malachite. 136 grams, 95mm
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. -
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Natural History - Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Pair
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Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).