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LOT 2568
Natural History - Historic Collection of Mineral Specimens
2 7/8 - 4 3/4 in. (4.28 kg total, 7.2-12 cm).
Comprising: galena, collection number 250; quartz from North Transvaal, South Africa, collection number 236; pyrite, collection number 94; pyrite and copper from Norway, collection number 230; agate geode half from Mexico, collection number 83; rose quartz from Brazil, collection number 64; hematite, collection number 392; chalcopyrite from North Transvaal, South Africa, collection number 193; dolomite from Avant, Arkansas, USA, collection number 285. [9, 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.
Eight specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card.
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LOT 2568
Natural History - Historic Collection of Mineral Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Natural History - Agate Crystal Geode Cut Half Group [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising ten polished halves showing grey and brown banding. 1.06 kg total, 49-59 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic 'Poland' Halite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Consisting of a cluster of cubic and prismatic rectangular crystals, collection number 578, with an old Geologisch Centrum label. 174 grams, 11 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 - Historic Mineral Specimen Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: ruby from East Africa, collection number 172; orange citrine, collection number 296; aventurine, collection number 306; colourless aquamarine from Minas Gerais, Brazil, collection number 157; blue opal, collection number 141; a cut and polished amethyst slice from Brazil, collection number 360; deep seaweed-green tourmaline from Nigeria, West Africa, collection number 329; turquoise from Cornwall, England, collection number 22; agate from North Transvaal, South Africa, collection number 198. 53 grams total, 13-55 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Seven specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card.
