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LOT 2754
Natural History - Historic 'Switzerland' Hematite on Actinolite Mineral Specimen
1 7/8 in. (84 grams, 47 mm).
Displaying a hematite rose on a matrix of brittle actinolite, collection number 541, with an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970.
From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.
Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
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LOT 2754
Natural History - Historic 'Switzerland' Hematite on Actinolite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - Historic 'Gilgit, Himalayas' Spessartite Garnet on Black Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Consisting of a reddish spessartite crystal on a black tourmaline on a white matrix, with a sprinkling of some smaller garnet crystals; purchased for £38.00 from Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, in the 1980s, with an old label. 11.8 grams, 24 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
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Natural History - Medium Agate Crystal Geode End Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3
Each with polished face displaying brown, grey and orange banding. 1.45 kg total, 13-15 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic 'Bunker Hill Mine, Idaho' Pyromorphite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Displaying rich toffee-brown and yellow colours, collection number 529, with an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label. 100 grams, 84 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
