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LOT 2523
Natural History - Historic 'Naca, Mexico' Selenite Crystal Specimen
2 3/4 in. (139 grams, 71 mm).
Displaying large tabular crystals with fine examples if swallow-tail contact twins, collection number 533; purchased for £25.00 from the Natural History Museum Shop, in 1983. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970.
From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.
Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
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LOT 2523
Natural History - Historic 'Naca, Mexico' Selenite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - Carbonaceous CK 4/5 NWA 4026 Meteorite Slice
Found 2005 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A cut end section of carbonaceous chondrite recorded as: Northwest Africa 4026; displayed in a Swiss membrane box, inked 'NWA 4026' to one side. 12.1 grams, 41 mm (67 grams total, 99 x 75 mm including case)
From Morocco/Algeria. Ex Hanno Strufe Meteorites, Germany. From a Leicestershire, UK, collection. Accompanied by an original identification card. -
Natural History - Historic 'Mexico' Adamite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With pale greenish yellow and white crystals, collection number 593. 57.8 grams, 53 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
Natural History - Mixed Natural History Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising: two sea urchins, corals, a shark tooth, a replica trilobite and ammonite, and others. 388 grams total, 2.7-10.6 cm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.