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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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LOT 1754
Natural History - Historic Mixed Mineral Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Natural History - Cut and Polished Brazil Agate Crystal Geode End and Slice Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
All three freestanding and with one polished side to expose attractive pending. 1.3 kg total, 80-89 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Boxed Citrine 'Porcupine' Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
With dark crystals; supplied in a labelled specimen tray. 47 grams, 52 mm
From Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Malachite Mineral Formation Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising four samples including one with botryoidal crystals and one with cassiterite. 454 grams total, 49-82 mm
Collected 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.
