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LOT 2039
Natural History - Historic Onyx Mineral Specimen with Polished 'Eye'
2 in. (39 mm, 47 mm).
Cut and polished to reveal the parallel white and brown banding. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected in person in 2014.
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 2039
Natural History - Historic Onyx Mineral Specimen with Polished 'Eye'
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Natural History - Knightia Fossil Fish Group
Eocene Period, circa 56-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising three round matrices, each with a single Knightia alta fossil fish specimen. 190 grams, 80-87 mm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Historic Cut and Polished Fossil Ammonite Pair
Jurassic Period, Bacocian Stage, 168-172 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Cleoniceras sp. ammonite, polished to reveal the distinctive pattern of the cross section chambers. 117 grams total, 79 mm each
From Arbala, Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco Morocco, North Africa. Collected in person in 2014. 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 - Australian Boulder Opal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
In cut dark brown ironstone matrix, displaying a beautiful play of colour. 0.91 grams, 10 mm
Property of a UK gentleman, acquired in the 1970s. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
