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LOT 2574
Natural History - Historic 'Mexico' Adamite Crystal Specimen
2 in. (57.8 grams, 53 mm).
With pale greenish yellow and white crystals, collection number 593. [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 2574
Natural History - Historic 'Mexico' Adamite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Natural History - Boxed Polished Amethyst Crystal Obelisk Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Each freestanding and with bevelled edges. 68 grams total, 46-54 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
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Natural History - Historic Micaceous Haematite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
The large nugget with metallic lustre; supplied in a display box. 235 grams total, 58 mm
From Great Rock mine, Devon, UK. Collected in person in 1964. 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.
The mineral was an important ingredient in the rust-resistant paint used on Royal Navy ships and bridges. Shiny ore has also been used in glaze for pottery, decorative bricks and tiles giving it a sparkly finish. -
Natural History - Historic Cut and Polished Agate Geode Half
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Large specimen with light blue, white, colourless and pale blue crystals, collection number 246. 2 kg total, 16 cm
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.
