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LOT 1818
Natural History - Historic South African Gold Ore Mineral Specimen
2 1/2 in. (40.7 grams, 65 mm).
With a number of speckles on a host rock. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Eastdrifontain Witwaterland, South Africa.
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.
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LOT 1818
Natural History - Historic South African Gold Ore Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
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Natural History - Historic Asbestos Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Cut section showing thin fibrous crystals; supplied in a display box. 82 grams, 62 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 - Historic Wolfenite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
The tabular orange crystals on a matrix; supplied in a display box. 64 grams total, 40 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. -
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Natural History - Polished Agate Pebble Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising different size and colours ranging from white to red and dark brown, some with attractive banding. 1.09 kg total, 24-35 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
