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LOT 2114
Natural History - Historic Halite Mineral Specimen
3 1/2 in. (286 grams, 90 mm).
Comprising a cut section of colourless cuboid crystal. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Cheshire, UK.
Collected in person in 2004.
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 Cut and Polished Fossil Ammonite Pair
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Natural History - Polished 'Orca' Agate Specimen
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Natural History - Medium Sized Green Beryl Mineral Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
