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LOT 2263
Natural History - Historic Galena Crystal Formation
3 3/4 in. (70 grams, 95 mm).
The tabular crystals on a matrix with siderite. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Nenthead, Cumberland, UK.
Collected in person in 1965.
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 - Large Banded Agate Sphere
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Natural History - Historic Italian Phillipsite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising a number of botryoidal white crystals. 44 grams, 47 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 - Historic Pink Realgar Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
The fine granular crystals on a matrix. 137 grams, 67 mm
Collected in person in 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.
