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LOT 2710
Natural History - Historic 'Poland' Halite Mineral Specimen
4 1/4 in. (174 grams, 11 cm).
Consisting of a cluster of cubic and prismatic rectangular crystals, collection number 578, with an old Geologisch Centrum label. [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 2710
Natural History - Historic 'Poland' Halite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Natural History - Al Mahbas Fall Chondrite Meteorite
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
An irregular stony meteorite. 183 grams, 74 mm
Found near Al Mahbas, Sahara Desert, Morocco.
Chondrites originated in the asteroid belt where collisions and gravitational perturbations put them into Earth-crossing orbits. Chondrites formed as part of the formation of their parent asteroids approximately 4.56 billion years ago. They also contain material that predates the formation of the solar system, including organic matter and tiny grains that formed around dying stars. -
Natural History - Early Human Skull Replica
Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Homo erectus cranial skull replica with hand-painted details. 1.54 kg, 22.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Homo erectus is an extinct species of archaic human from the Pleistocene Period, and several human species seems to have evolved from it. Homo erectus had a more modern gait and body proportions, and was the first human species to have exhibited a flat face, prominent nose, and possibly sparse body hair coverage. -
Natural History - Wind Chime with Cut and Polished Purple Agate Slices
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising a large central slice with five smaller slices hanging below; in enhanced dark purple colour. 262 grams, 40 cm long
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
