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LOT 2236
Natural History - Historic Magnetite Crystal Formation
2 1/2 in. (103 grams, 67 mm).
Comprising a cluster of prismatic 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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Natural History - Mixed Cut and Polished Thick Agate Slice Group [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Displaying banding in various colours, some with crystal filled internal cavities. 1.73 kg total, 47-94 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Deep Blue Sodalite Mineral Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising variously sized rough pieces. 1.12 kg total, 20-46 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Polished Fossil Orthoceras Book Ends
Devonian Period, circa 417-354 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Polished and cut from a single block containing multiple Orthoceras sp. and other fossil specimens. 2.08 kg total, 12 cm each
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.