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LOT 2815
Natural History - Historic 'Peru' Tetrahedrite and Chalcopyrite on Quartz Mineral Specimen
2 3/8 in. (64 grams, 60 mm).
Featuring small tetrahedrite and chalcopyrite crystals on a bed of small quartz crystals, collection number 441, with an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label. [No Reserve]
Provenance
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.
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LOT 2815
Natural History - Historic 'Peru' Tetrahedrite and Chalcopyrite on Quartz Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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