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LOT 2784
Natural History - Historic 'Tsumeb, South West Africa' Calcite Mineral Specimen
4 in. (250 grams, 10.1 cm).
Exhibiting stepped rhombohedral crystals, collection number 594, with an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label. [No Reserve]
Provenance
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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LOT 2784
Natural History - Historic 'Tsumeb, South West Africa' Calcite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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