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LOT 1872
Natural History - Historic Tsumeb Crystal Formation
2 1.4 in. (38 grams, 55 mm).
Reticulated snowflake cerussite 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 - Fossil Bird Bone Group
Pleistocene Age, circa 2 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
Comprising two hollow wading bird bones. 13 grams total, 77-90 mm
From Rancho La Brea Formation, Maricopa Co., California, USA. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological collection. -
Natural History - Quartz Crystal Specimen Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising a large quantity of translucent crystal points. 911 grams total, 28-39 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Cut and Polished Brazil Agate Crystal Geode End and Slice Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
All three freestanding and with one polished side to expose attractive pending. 1.3 kg total, 80-89 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).