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LOT 2625
Natural History - Historic 'Cumbria' Anilite on Quartz Mineral Specimen
3 in. (204 grams, 74 mm).
Small pinkish coloured anilite crystals on quartz on a matrix of hematite, collection number 530. [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.
Accompanied by an original historic index file card and an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label.
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LOT 2625
Natural History - Historic 'Cumbria' Anilite on Quartz Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Natural History - Calcite and Hematite on Pyrite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
Comprising brown and white scalenohedral calcite crystals on small pyrite crystals with acicular and druzy haematite; supplied in a labelled cardboard tray. 262 grams, 80 mm
From Huanuco, Peru. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
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Natural History - Polished Green Tourmaline Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a quantity of 500 carats of tumble-polished green tourmaline crystals. 100 grams total, 6-15 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Natural History - Historic Mineral Specimen Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising: a cut sample of chrysoprase from Australia, collection number 383; bornite from North Transvaal, North Africa, collection number 215; yellow calcite from Libya, collection number 361; a cut geode half from Brazil, collection number 112; a cut calcite slice from Malta, collection number 80; green actinolite from near St Moritz, Switzerland, collection number 359; a large rose quartz specimen from Brazil, collection number 64; agate geode section, collection number 385; actinolite from near St Moritz, Switzerland, collection number 359. 2.8 kg total, 5.1-13 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. Five specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card.
