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LOT 1843
Natural History - Historic Tsumeb Crystal Formation
3 3/4 in. (96 grams, 96 mm).
Comprising clusters of calcite on an iron rich matrix. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected 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.
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Natural History - Historic Galena Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
The tabular crystals on a matrix with siderite. 70 grams, 95 mm
From Nenthead, Cumberland, UK. Collected in person in 1965. 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 - Cave Bear Lower Jaw
Pleistocene Age, circa 40,000-20,000 years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
From the left side lower jaw of Ursus spelaeus displaying a canine and two other teeth. 314 grams, 25 cm
From the private collection of a London gentleman.
The cave bear was a prehistoric species of bear that lived in Europe and Asia, and became extinct about 24,000 years ago during the Last Glacial Maximum. -
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Natural History - Quartz Crystal Point Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising long, translucent crystal points. 965 grams total, 53-76 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
