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LOT 2207
Natural History - Historic Vanadianite with Psilomelane Crystal Specimen
2 3/8 in. (45 grams, 62 mm).
Comprising a cluster of red-orange vanadinite crystals on botryoidal psilomelane. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected 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.
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LOT 2207
Natural History - Historic Vanadianite with Psilomelane Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Natural History - Massive Freeform Malachite Boulder
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With a large botryoidal formation. 3.2 kg, 16.5 cm
From Democratic Republic of the Congo. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Mixed Mineral Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising: sphalerite; barite from Zambia; cassiterite; two samples of felspar pyromorphite; psilomelane dendrite; botryoidal haematite; Blue-John from Derbyshire; native silver; and a lava bomb from Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland. 782 grams total, 30-96 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 - Historic Cassiterite Ore Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising five specimens, one with radially fibrous botryoidal crusts. 1.68 kg total, 44-94 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.
