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LOT 2653
Natural History - Historic 'Tsumeb, South West Africa' Dioptase Crystal Specimen
1 3/8 in. (24.9 grams, 35 mm).
With small, well-formed emerald-green, pinkish white and turquoise green crystals, collection number 518. [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 and an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label.
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LOT 2653
Natural History - Historic 'Tsumeb, South West Africa' Dioptase Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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Natural History - Large Historic Smokey Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
A very large specimen displaying very dark crystals. 5.6 kg, 20 cm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. -
Natural History - Fossil Knightia Fish Group
Eocene Period, circa 58-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising three rounded matrices, one with two complete Knightia alta specimens, one with a single, and one with two partial specimens. 150 grams total, 73-84 mm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Carbonaceous NWA 12590 Meteorite Slice
Found 2018 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
A cut slice of carbonaceous chondrite (CV3) recorded as: Northwest Africa 12590; displayed in a Swiss membrane box, inked ' NWA 12590' to the edge. 10.7 grams, 37 mm (58 grams total, 99 x 75 mm including case)
From the Sahara, N.W. Africa. Ex SV-Meteorites, Prague. From a Leicestershire, UK, collection. Accompanied by an original identification card.