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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]
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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LOT 1998
Natural History - Historic Smithsonite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Natural History - Historic Wolfrem Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising dark tabular crystals. 293 grams, 69 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 - Red Quartz Nodule
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
The rounded pebble opened to reveal the internal cavity filled with quartz crystals in enhanced red colour. 122 grams, 56 mm each
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Fossil Mosasaur 'Marine Dinosaur' Teeth and Fish Bones on Matrix
Cretaceous Period, circa 145-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising three matrices, one with a single tooth; one with a single tooth and various fish bones; one with a number of Mosasaur prognathodon teeth and fish bones. 477 grams total, 4.6-10.5 cm
From Morocco, North Africa. From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.