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LOT 1973
Natural History - Purple and Blue Triangular Fluorite Specimen Group [50]
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 in. (897 grams total, 33-39 mm).
Comprising variously sized translucent specimens in light blue to dark purple colour. [50, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom China.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1973
Natural History - Purple and Blue Triangular Fluorite Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £35
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Natural History - Historic Italian Phillipsite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising a number of botryoidal white crystals. 44 grams, 47 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 - Large Dravite Tourmaline Crystal Specimen Group [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising variously sized prismatic crystals in mica. 2.8 kg total, 6.1-11.5 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Mosasaur 'Marine Dinosaur' Fossil Jaw Section with Teeth
Cretaceous Period, circa 145-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
From the lower jaw, displaying two teeth from Prognathodon sp.; repaired. 147 grams, 96 mm
Found in the phosphate mine region, Khouribga, Morocco. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological collection.