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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 Rastellum Bivalve Group
Middle Jurassic Period-late Creatceous Period, circa 174-66 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Natural History - Historic Green Mimetite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
With small slender crystals on a matrix. 46.3 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 - Quartz Crystal Point Group [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising mainly larger singular points, one twin crystal formation. 1.22 kg total, 60-84 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).