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LOT 2259
Natural History - Historic Witherite Crystal Specimen
3 1/2 in. (447 grams total, 92 mm wide).
Comprising a mass of light yellow striated short prismatic crystals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Cumberland, UK.
Collected in person in 1963.
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 2259
Natural History - Historic Witherite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £131
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Natural History - Historic Large Pyrite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
The large outer crystals enclosing a dense cluster of small crystals forming a 'flower'. 285 grams, 90 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 - Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode End Group [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Each displaying the inner layers and structure of the geode. 1.37 kg total, 6.3-10.5 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Antimony Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
In a horn-like formation in silvery lustrous grey. 57 grams, 83 mm
From Tsumeb. Collected in person in 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.