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LOT 2746

Natural History - Large Historic 'USA' Marcasite on Galena Crystal Specimen

5 1/2 in. (2.62 kg, 14 cm).

A large specimen displaying good crystals of spear-shaped marcasite and cubic galena formations, collection number 453, with an old till receipt from the Natural History Museum Shop dated 1982. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired 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 2746

Natural History - Large Historic 'USA' Marcasite on Galena Crystal Specimen

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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