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LOT 1901
Natural History - Historic Cassiterite Ore Collection
1 3/4 in. (1.68 kg total, 44-94 mm).
Comprising five specimens, one with radially fibrous botryoidal crusts. [5, 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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Natural History - Mixed Cut and Polished Agate Slice Collection [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Each with attractive banding, some with the internal cavity filled with crystals; some with enhanced colour. 1.06 kg total, 9.8-12 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Fossil Mamite Ammonite
Cretaceous Period, circa 90 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
The horned ammonite with regularly disposed spines to the outer shell. 369 grams, 92 mm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Historic Wolfrem Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising dark tabular crystals. 293 grams, 69 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.
