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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 - Historic Copper Plated on Iron Rail Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising small crystals on a host. 34 grams total, 84 mm
From 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. -
Natural History - Boxed Historic Mica Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £10
Comprising a cluster of grey and silver octahedral sheets, an old label on the underside. 41 grams, 47 mm
Ex Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Fossil Leaf Group
Eocene Period, circa 40 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising four fossil leaves, including Fagus sp. and birch. 101 grams total, 54-79 mm
From Tranquille Shale Formation, McAbee Fossil Beds, Cache Creek, British Columbia, Canada. From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological collection.