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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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Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusion
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Polished teardrop-shaped specimen with insect inclusion. 2.67 grams, 30 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Boxed Fenster Quartz Elestial
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A large multifacetted specimen; supplied in a labelled specimen tray. 130 grams, 65 mm
From Paredon, Coahuila, Mexico. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Cuprite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising a mass of octahedral black to dark red crystals. 64 grams, 45 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.
