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LOT 2079
Natural History - Polished Malachite Section Group [20]
1 1/4 - 2 in. (273 grams total, 31-52 mm).
Each cut and with one polished face to reveal the attractive veins of the stone. [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2079
Natural History - Polished Malachite Section Group [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Natural History - Boxed Historic Needle Quartz Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising long white and some grey crystals. 42 grams, 75 mm
Ex Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Polished Quartz Crystal Ball
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Mainly translucent with some small rainbow reflections. 83 grams, 37 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Cassiterite Crystal Specimen Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising three samples with mainly black prismatic crystals. 281 grams total, 33-72 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.