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LOT 1975
Natural History - Historic Wolfenite Crystal Formation
1 2/ in. (64 grams total, 40 mm).
The tabular orange crystals on a matrix; supplied in a display box. [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 1975
Natural History - Historic Wolfenite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - Boxed Pyrite Crystal 'Paper Weight'
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
With a cluster of larger crystals atop smaller crystal formations; in a labelled specimen tray. 182 grams, 53 mm
From Huanuco, Peru. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Small grey calcite crystals with yellow; possibly cadmian smithsonite pseudomorph after dolomite from the Philadelphia Mine, Rush, Arkansas, USA. 68 grams, 65 mm
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. -
Natural History - Boxed Nailhead Calcite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A cluster comprising crystals with flat pyramidal termination; supplied in a labelled specimen tray. 65 grams, 48 mm
From U.S.A. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).