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LOT 1862
Natural History - Historic Pseudomorph Crystal Formation
3 1/2 in. (74 grams, 84 mm).
Grey smithsonite with unusual crystal formation. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Tsumeb.
Collected in person in 1962.
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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Natural History - Historic Vanadinite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising well-formed red-brown prismatic crystals on botryoidal haematite. 59 grams, 45 mm
Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966. 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 - Fossil North African 'T-Rex' Dinosaur Tooth
Cretaceous Period, circa 145-93 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Of large size, displaying good enamel and serrations. 34.5 grams, 67 mm
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Natural History - Large Polished 'Puddlestone' 50mm Thick Section
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3
With two lightly polished cut faces showing the internal structure of the specimen. 2.4 kg, 23 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
