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LOT 1839
Natural History - Large Kalahari Desert Wind Stone
4 in. (677 grams, 10 cm).
A wind-rounded pebble in a hollowed out 'nest'; with a hessian draw-ribbon pouch. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Kalahari Desert, Southern Africa.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Displaying banding in various colours, some with crystal filled internal cavities. 1.73 kg total, 47-94 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Of irregular sizes and shapes in light and darker green colour. 689 grams total, 23-32 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Cassiterite Ore Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising five specimens, one with radially fibrous botryoidal crusts. 1.68 kg total, 44-94 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.
