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LOT 1944
Natural History - Large Boxed Pyrite Crystal 'Paper Weight'
3 1/2 in. (627 grams, 88 mm).
Comprising a large mass of small crystals; supplied in a labelled specimen box. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Huanuco, Peru.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1944
Natural History - Large Boxed Pyrite Crystal 'Paper Weight'
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Natural History - Very Large Amethyst Crystal Point Group [6]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising six large points, three with twinned crystal formation. 1.89 kg total, 64-85 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Large Group of Small Citrine Crystal Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising small crystal clusters of various sizes. 1.8 kg total, 10-29 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Azurite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
The dark prismatic crystals on a matrix. 48 grams, 60 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.