Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 1998
Natural History - Historic Smithsonite Crystal Formation
2 1/4 in. (82 grams, 60 mm).
Comprising botryoidal formation of dark brown crystals. [No Reserve]
Provenance
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.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 1998
Natural History - Historic Smithsonite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
RELATED LOTS
-
Natural History - Historic Cerussite Crystal Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4
Comprising two matrices with white cerussite crystals. 44 grams total, 39-43 mm
From Tsumeb. Collected in person in 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 - Historic Libya Polished Petrified Wood Specimen
Triassic Period, 251-199 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Cut in an angle to display the internal structure of the tree, bark detailing to the outer faces. 230 grams, 89 mm
From Libya. Collected in person in 1972. 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 - Otodus Shark Fossil Tooth in Frame
Eocene Period, 56-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Large size Otodus obliquus tooth in a display frame. 72 grams total, tooth: 63 mm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
