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LOT 1934
Natural History - Historic Cassiterite Crystal Specimen Collection
1 1/4 - 2 3/4 in. (281 grams total, 33-72 mm).
Comprising three samples with mainly black prismatic crystals. [3, 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 1934
Natural History - Historic Cassiterite Crystal Specimen Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Natural History - Natural Mahogany Coloured Volcanic Glass Specimen Group [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising small and large chunks in light and dark brown colour. 1.12 kg total, 48-60 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Green Smithsonite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Druse of light green crystals. 130 grams, 55 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. -
Natural History - Polished Fossil Goniatite Group
Devonian Period, circa 417-354 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising three polished specimens. 291 grams total, 69-74 mm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.