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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 - Lunar NWA 10133 Meteorite Slice
Found 2014 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
A cut teardrop-shaped slice of feldspathic regolithic breccia, recorded as: Northwest Africa 10133; displayed in a Swiss membrane box and with an inked 'NWA 10133' to one side. 1.14 grams, 34 mm (47 grams total, 99 x 75 mm including case)
From North West Africa. Ex SV-Meteorites, Prague. From a Leicestershire, UK, collection. Accompanied by an original identification card. -
Natural History - Historic 'Arkansas, USA' Wavellite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Displaying apple-green and silver-green colours and characteristic fibrous, radiating structure, collection number 240, with an old James Walker invoice dated 1977. 71 grams, 51 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 - Historic 'Brazil' Spectacular Rutile in Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising a wonderful star of radiating rutile crystals within a very clear quartz crystal, collection number 600; with an old identification card from Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, paid £70.00. 80 grams, 67 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.
