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LOT 1754
Natural History - Historic Mixed Mineral Collection
1 1/8 - 3 3/4 in. (782 grams total, 30-96 mm).
Comprising: sphalerite; barite from Zambia; cassiterite; two samples of felspar pyromorphite; psilomelane dendrite; botryoidal haematite; Blue-John from Derbyshire; native silver; and a lava bomb from Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland. [10, 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 - British Polished Ammonite Display
Jurassic Period, circa 200-180 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Polished freestanding specimen of Asteroceras stellare. 409 grams, 11.2 cm
From Lower Lias, Obtusum Zone, Frodingham Ironstone, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. Acquired during 1980s. From an old Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Half Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Each filled with clusters of small amethyst crystals. 1.6 kg total, 8.5-11.7 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Aragonite Crystal Specimen Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
Comprising clusters containing brown hexagonal twin crystals. 708 grams total, 18-34 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).