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LOT 2775
Natural History - Large Historic 'Cumbria, UK' Specular Hematite Mineral Specimen
6 1/4 in. (2.14 kg, 16 cm).
A large specimen with an internal cavity, displaying steel grey, reddish brown, grey black, and black colours, collection number 341. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970.
From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.
Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
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LOT 2775
Natural History - Large Historic 'Cumbria, UK' Specular Hematite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
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Natural History - Mixed Mineral Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising: agate from North Transvaal, South Africa, collection number 198; galena from England, collection number 234; chalcopyrite from North Transvaal, South Africa, collection number 193; granite from Horsenden Hill, Ealing, England; amethyst from Brazil, collection number 360; actinolite, collection number 463; unidentified prismatic mineral specimen, collection number 599; baryte from Cumbria, England, collection number 13; sand crystals from Canterbury Sand Pit, Kent, collection number 173; crazy laced agate slice, collection number 397; two selenite slices from the Sahara Desert, Libya, collection number 349; and a number of other mineral specimens without collection numbers. 835 grams total, 15-87 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. -
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Display
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A freestanding cut geode section with lilac-coloured amethyst crystals. 960 grams, 11.1 cm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
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Natural History - Agate Crystal Geode Cut Half Group [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising ten polished halves showing grey and brown banding. 1.06 kg total, 49-59 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
