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LOT 2553
Natural History - Historic 'Brazil' Azurite with Malachite Mineral Specimen
3 5/8 in. (305 grams, 93 mm).
Featuring variously coloured azurite crystals and small fibrous malachite crystals, collection number 272. [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 2553
Natural History - Historic 'Brazil' Azurite with Malachite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Natural History - Large Quantity of Rose Quartz Crystal Chips
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising variously sized chips for decorative use. 1 kg total, 1-23 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic 'Boia Sprie, Romania' Stibnite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
In the form of a cluster of prismatic radiating crystals, collection number 560, with an old ISIS Minerals label. 79 grams, 72 mm
Acquired 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. -
Natural History - Large Historic 'England' Dog Tooth Calcite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A cut section displaying orange browns, pale brown and brownish white colours, collection number 53. 2.32 kg, 15.5 cm
Acquired 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.
