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LOT 1856
Natural History - Medium Sized Ruby in Zoisite Specimen Group [50]
1 - 2 1/8 in. (1.5 kg total, 26-55 mm).
Comprising variously sized natural chunks in a labelled bag. [50, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Tanzania.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1856
Natural History - Medium Sized Ruby in Zoisite Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
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Natural History - Historic Cassiterite Crystal Specimen Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising three samples, one a single octahedral crystal. 464 grams total, 39-57 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 - Amber with Insect Inclusion
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
A tongue-shaped polished specimen with insect and other inclusions. 1.3 grams, 21 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - NWA 2947 Chondrite Meteorite Slices in Gem Case
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Two amorphous slices of NWA 2947 chondrite meteorite displayed in a collector's case. 5.77 grams total, 32 mm including case
From the Sahara Desert, North Africa. Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher.
