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LOT 1894
Natural History - Large Dravite Tourmaline Crystal Specimen Group [10]
2 3/8 - 4 1/2 in. (2.8 kg total, 6.1-11.5 cm).
Comprising variously sized prismatic crystals in mica. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1894
Natural History - Large Dravite Tourmaline Crystal Specimen Group [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Natural History - Historic Malachite and Azurite Mineral Formation Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising three malachite specimens and one dark blue azurite. 316 grams total, 33-77 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 - Fossil Mosasaur 'Marine Dinosaur' Tooth Group
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising a pair of Prognathodon sp. teeth with roots. 60 grams total, 73-76 mm
Found in the phosphate mine region, Khouribga, Morocco. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological collection. -
Natural History - Polished Fossil Ammonite Plate
Jurassic Period, circa 199-145 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
A composite plate containing a large number of variously sized ammonites, polished upper face. 835 grams, 24.7 cm
From Madagascar. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.