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LOT 1911
Natural History - Historic Mixed Tsumeb Mineral Collection
1 1/4 - 3 in. (829 grams total, 32-76 mm).
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. [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 1911
Natural History - Historic Mixed Tsumeb Mineral Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - Historic Italian Cinnabar Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With cochineal-red crystals; supplied in a display box. 33.9 grams, 47 mm
From Italy. 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. -
Natural History - Large Kalahari Desert Wind Stone
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A wind-rounded pebble in a hollowed out 'nest'; with a hessian draw-ribbon pouch. 677 grams, 10 cm
From the Kalahari Desert, Southern Africa. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Al Haggounia Stone Meteorite Collection
Found 2006 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A large quantity held within a glass vial with cork stopper. 31 grams total, 53 mm high
From the Sahara, North Africa. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity specimen identification card from Meteorocks.
