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LOT 2045
Natural History - Historic Crocoite Crystal Formation
2 in. (63 grams total, 52 mm).
Acicular orange crystals on a matrix; supplied in a display box. [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 - Polished Citrine Quartz Crystal Tree on Amethyst Crystal Base
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
The bendable metal branches tipped with polished citrine pebbles, the trunk resting on a geode section with lavender-coloured amethyst and clear quartz crystals. 511 grams, 16 cm high
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Amber Group with Insect Inclusions
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising ten specimens of polished amber with insect and other inclusions. 21.3 grams total, 15-31 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - North American Fossil Fern Nodule
Carboniferous Period, circa 360-286 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
The oval-shaped nodule split in half to reveal the positive and negative impression of the fern fossil. 55 grams total, 67-76 mm
From Mazon Creek, U.S.A. From a Gloucestershire, UK, collection.
