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LOT 2012
Natural History - Historic Cassiterite Ore with Crystal Formation
2 5/8 in. (349 grams, 66 mm).
Comprising prismatic black crystals on a host rock. [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 2012
Natural History - Historic Cassiterite Ore with Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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Natural History - Amber Group with Insect Inclusions
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising ten specimens of polished amber in a variety of sizes with insect inclusions. 23.3 grams total, 16-34 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
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Natural History - Boxed Mixed Mineral Collection [12]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Each in a labelled specimen tray, comprising: chrysocolla, tourmaline, kyanite, ulexite, bornite, orpiment, rubellite, optical calcite, calcite, sulphur, white calcite and realgar. 147 grams total, 23-31 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Polished Douvilleiceras Fossil Ammonite Group
Middle Cretaceous Period, circa 150 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising three Douvilleiceras sp. specimens (sometimes known as a Goat Horn), polished to reveal rich calcites and suture patterns. 160 grams total, 42-52 mm
From the North-East Coast of Madagascar in the jungles of Mahajanga. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological collection.
