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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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LOT 2105
Natural History - Historic Mica Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - Iridescent Fossil Ammonite
Cretaceous Period, circa 113-100 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Two Bags of Cut and Polished Agate Geode Slices [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Polished Fossil Coral Head Heart
Devonian Period, circa 417-354 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Cut to a heart shape and polished to reveal the internal structure. 156 grams, 74 mm wide
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.