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LOT 1985
Natural History - Historic Green Smithsonite Crystal Formation
2 1/8 in. (130 grams, 55 mm).
Druse of light green 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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LOT 1985
Natural History - Historic Green Smithsonite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Of rectangular form with one polished face. 256 grams total, 9 - 11.5 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Fossil Deer Antler Group
Pleistocene Period, circa 1.8 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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Natural History - Australian Boulder Opal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
In cut dark brown ironstone matrix, displaying a beautiful play of colour. 0.91 grams, 10 mm
Property of a UK gentleman, acquired in the 1970s. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.