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LOT 2813
Natural History - Historic 'India' Prehnite Mineral Specimen
5 3/8 in. (167 grams, 13.6 cm).
Displaying natural crystal formation, very rare in this form, collection number 372, with an old James Walker label and invoice dated 1979. [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.
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LOT 2813
Natural History - Historic 'India' Prehnite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - Historic 'Mexico' Wulfenite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Displaying toffee-brown, chocolate-brown and greyish white colours, collection number 123. 165 grams, 73 mm
Acquired 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. -
Natural History - Arizona Sierra Natural Sandstone Coaster Set
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A set of four polished coasters with cork backing, showing attractive layering. 560 grams total, 94 mm each
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Historic Mineral Specimen Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: quartz cluster, collection number 309; baryte from Mexico, collection number 66; smithsonite from Ireland, collection number 287; cluster of gypsum blades from Mexico, collection number 31; calcite, collection number 592; cockscomb baryte with galena from Castleton, Cumbria, England, collection number 302; quartz from Lake District, England, collection number 538; siltstone from Table Top Mountain, South Africa; acicular aragonite cluster. 631 grams total, 43-75 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Seven specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card.
