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LOT 2014
Natural History - Historic Cuprite Crystal Formation
1 3/4 in. (64 grams, 45 mm).
Comprising a mass of octahedral black to dark red crystals. [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 Large Pyrite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With large cuboid crystal formations. 650 grams, 92 mm
Collected 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. -
Natural History - Mastodon Tusk Carving
Pliocene Period, circa 5.2-2.5 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £27
With a later face carving with exaggerated detailing. 93 grams, 10.6 mm
From Island of Java. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological collection. -
Natural History - Boxed Historic Yellow Calcite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
Honey-coloured with darker areas; supplied in a cardboard tray. 85 grams, 69 mm
Ex Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).