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LOT 1809
Natural History - Historic Copper Sulphate Crystal Specimen
2 1/2 in. (46 grams total, 63 mm).
On an irregular matrix covered with brilliant blue deposits. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Nchanga, Zimbabwe.
Collected in person in 1964.
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 1809
Natural History - Historic Copper Sulphate Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusions
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Polished honey-coloured amber with several small insect and other inclusions. 3.2 grams, 37 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Mixed Cut and Polished Agate Slice Collection [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Displaying attractive banding, some with enhanced colouring. 341 grams total, 45-83 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Quartz Crystal Nodule
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
The nodule split to reveal the rich quartz crystal deposits within. 60 grams total, 40-41 mm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.