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LOT 2139
Natural History - Historic Malachite Mineral Formation Collection
2 - 3 1/4 in. (454 grams total, 49-82 mm).
Comprising four samples including one with botryoidal crystals and one with cassiterite. [5, 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 2139
Natural History - Historic Malachite Mineral Formation Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Geode Section
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
The matrix encrusted with various sized crystals. 634 grams, 12.7 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Natural Free Formed Haematite Mineral Boulder
Sold for (Inc. bp): £10
Cut section of botryoidal haematite. 1.19 kg, 11.5 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Native Copper Mineral Specimen with Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
The specimen with white quartz crystals to the underside. 41 grams, 56 mm
Collected 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.