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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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