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LOT 2165
Natural History - Historic Chalcotrichite Mineral Formation
3/4 in. (40.5 grams, 47 mm).
Or plush copper ore in rich carmine colour. [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 2165
Natural History - Historic Chalcotrichite Mineral Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £47
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Natural History - Polished Fossil Ammonite
Middle Cretaceous Period, circa 150 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Cleoniceras sp. ammonite showing the suture patterns. 110 grams, 77 mm
From Madagascar. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - NWA 2947 Chondrite Meteorite Slices in Gem Case
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Two amorphous slices of NWA 2947 chondrite meteorite displayed in a collector's case. 5.77 grams total, 32 mm including case
From the Sahara Desert, North Africa. Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher. -
Natural History - Historic Cut & Polished Roman Porphyry Slice Group [4]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising lacquered porphyry slices of irregular shapes, cut and polished on both sides, probably recycled material mined in ancient Roman times. 204 grams total, 11-20 cm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).