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LOT 2819
Natural History - Historic 'Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho' Pyromorphite Mineral Specimen
3 1/4 in. (100 grams, 84 mm).
Displaying rich toffee-brown and yellow colours, collection number 529, with an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label. [No Reserve]
Provenance
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.
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LOT 2819
Natural History - Historic 'Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho' Pyromorphite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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