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LOT 2824
Natural History - Historic Ulexite mineral Specimen Group
1 3/8 - 1 7/8 in. (57 grams total, 37-47 mm).
Comprising two colourless samples. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Bolivia.
Collected in person in 1968.
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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LOT 2824
Natural History - Historic Ulexite mineral Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Natural History - Historic 'Paleleh, North Celebes, East Indies' Gold Ore on Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Displaying sandy-yellow, yellowish-white, white, and gold-yellow colours colours, collection number 121. 89 grams, 67 mm
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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Natural History - Fossil Ammonite Group
Jurassic Period, circa 200 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Promicroceras planicosta with iron stained surface giving a beautiful contrast in colour, from the Lower Lias, Obtusum Zone. 42.53 grams, 67 mm
From Queen Camel, Somerset, UK, in 2008. From a Leicestershire, UK, collection. Accompanied by a copy of a previous illustrated catalogue page with reference no.AMM7149. -
Natural History - Large Historic 'Blackdean, Durham' Fluorite with Galena Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Beautiful specimen displaying lead-grey galena crystals with a coating of fine purple cubic fluorite, collection number 542; purchased for £50.00 from Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, in the 1980s, with an old label. 1.53 kg, 14 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.
