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LOT 1990
Natural History - Historic Quartz Crystal Specimen
2 5/8 in. (59.5 grams, 68 mm).
Comprising a number of prismatic clear quartz crystals on matrix. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected 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.
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Natural History - Large Fossil Agadir Ammonite
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Natural History - Historic Canadian Silver Ore Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With characteristic pinkish 'cobalt bloom'. 69 grams, 56 mm
From Ontario, Canada. 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 - Polished Malachite Section Group [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Each cut and with one polished face to reveal the attractive veins of the stone. 273 grams total, 31-52 mm
From Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).