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LOT 2576
Natural History - Historic 'Brazil' Conichalcite with Cuprite Crystal Specimen
2 5/8 in. (234 grams, 68 mm).
Displaying lime green conichalcite on a matrix containing some cuprite, calcite and patches of darker green malachite, collection number 120. [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 2576
Natural History - Historic 'Brazil' Conichalcite with Cuprite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Natural History - Historic 'Taouz, Morocco' Vanadinite on Barite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Displaying hexagonal vanadinite crystals on cockscomb type barite, collection number 567, with an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label. 54 grams, 48 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 - Woolly Mammoth Bone Bead Necklace String
Devensian Period, 110,000-12,000 years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Restrung using recently polished Mammuthus primigenius bone beads. 167 grams, 61 cm
Ex London collection, 2000s. -
Natural History - Historic 'Cornwall' Bournonite and Arsenopyrite or Sphalerite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Displaying the characteristic 'cog-wheel' shaped twins of bournonite, collection number 420. 135 grams, 62 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 and an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label.
