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LOT 1955
Natural History - Historic Mixed Mineral Collection
1 3/8 - 4 1/4 in. (1.24 kg total, 3.4-11 cm).
Comprising: four native copper specimens; bornite specimens with mainly brown and blue iridescence; azurite; coprite on matrix; a section of petrified wood; a drilled calcite core; a yellow calcite specimen and a polished agate egg with a stand. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected 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.
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LOT 1955
Natural History - Historic Mixed Mineral Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusions
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Polished dark amber with insect and other inclusions. 2.6 grams, 24 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Mixed Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £10
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Natural History - UK Baryonyx Hand Claw Replica
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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