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LOT 2262
Natural History - Historic Kernite over Quartz Mineral Formation
3 in. (176 grams, 78 mm).
Comprising a mass of quartz with prismatic white crystals penetrating through a carpet of small dark crystals with iron deposits. [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 2262
Natural History - Historic Kernite over Quartz Mineral Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - African 'T-rex' Fossil Tooth
Cretaceous Period, circa 145-93 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
From Carcharodontosaurus saharicus (African T-rex) with some visible serration; repaired. 9.1 grams, 39 mm
From the Tegana formation of the Sahara Desert, Morocco. Acquired during 1980s. From an old Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
The Carcharodontosaurus saharicus was one of the largest predators (larger than its distant North American T-Rex cousin) of all time and is also related to Allosaurus and the South American Giganotosaurus. -
Natural History - Boxed Lilac Fluorite Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Of octahedral form; supplied in a labelled cardboard tray. 31 grams, 37 mm
From Illinois, U.S.A. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Very Large British Cardinia Fossil Bivalve Multi Display
Jurassic Period, circa 201-202 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
A plate of natural, unpolished Cardinia sp. fossil bivalves from the Frodingham formation; accompanied by a display stand. 17.7 kg total, 50 cm
From the exhausted Coningsby Quarry, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, UK.
