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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]
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 2819
Natural History - Historic 'Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho' Pyromorphite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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Natural History - Large Historic 'Blackdean, Durham' Fluorite with Galena Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Beautiful specimen displaying lead-grey galena crystals with a coating of fine purple cubic fluorite, collection number 542; purchased for £50.00 from Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, in the 1980s, with an old label. 1.53 kg, 14 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. -
Natural History - Mixed Fossil Shark and Fish Teeth Display
Cretaceous-Eocene Period, 70-45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A glazed display case with mounted specimens of various teeth, vertebrae and ray palates, with identifying labels. 916 grams, 34.6 x 24.5 cm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Historic 'Poona, India' Mesolite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Consisting of large, acicular crystals radiating from a central point, collection number 620; bought from Simon Harrison Minerals for £60.00 in 1986, with an old label and invoice. 207 grams, 12.5 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.
