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LOT 1854
Natural History - Mastodon Tusk Carving
PLIOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 5.2-2.5 MILLION YEARS B.P.
4 1/8 in. (93 grams, 10.6 mm).
With a later face carving with exaggerated detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Island of Java.
Acquired 1950s-1960s.
From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological collection.
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Natural History - Historic Azurite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising interconnected clusters of dark blue tabular crystals. 39.50 grams, 51 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 - Historic Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a cluster of clear prismatic crystals. 78.6 grams, 58 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. -
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Natural History - Mixed Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode End Group [4]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Displaying brown, white, grey, red and orange banding, one with a crystal filled interior. 1.7 kg total, 12.5-13 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
