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LOT 2105
Natural History - Historic Mica Crystal Specimen
4 1/4 in. (200 grams, 10.8 cm).
Comprising a stalactitic structure of brown mica sheets. [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 - Quartz Crystal Specimen Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising a large quantity of translucent crystal points. 911 grams total, 28-39 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Large Size Cut and Polished Malawi Agate Crystal Geode Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising a boulder cut in two halves exposing the internal banding and a cavity of quartz crystals. 2.05 kg total, 13.8-14 cm
From Malawi, Africa. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Mixed Tsumeb Mineral Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: prismatic quartz crystals; brucite from Italy; a matrix with zircon from Minsk; sphalerite with calcite; microcline felspar; barite from Nchanga, Zambia; sphalerite from Nenthead; two felspar pyromorphite; and a lava bomb from Vesuvius, Italy. 829 grams total, 32-76 mm
Collected in person in 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.