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LOT 2477
Natural History - Historic 'Tsumeb, South West Africa' Mimetite on Tennantite Crystal Specimen
1 1/2 in. (28.4 grams, 39 mm).
Small yellowish mimetite crystals on ash-grey tennantite matrix, collection number 595. [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 2477
Natural History - Historic 'Tsumeb, South West Africa' Mimetite on Tennantite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Natural History - Historic 'Italy' Sulphur on Aragonite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Large specimen with lemon-yellow crystals, collection number 516; repaired. 778 grams, 15.5 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. Accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusions
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A specimen of polished amber with insect inclusion. 2.23 grams, 25 mm
Ex private UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher. -
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Display
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A freestanding cut geode section with lilac-coloured amethyst crystals. 960 grams, 11.1 cm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.