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LOT 2769
Natural History - Satin Spar Wand Group [50]
2 - 2 3/4 in. (782 grams total, 50-71 mm).
With silky lustre, crystallised form of gypsum; each cut to a length. [50, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Historic Collection of Mineral Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: galena, collection number 250; quartz from North Transvaal, South Africa, collection number 236; pyrite, collection number 94; pyrite and copper from Norway, collection number 230; agate geode half from Mexico, collection number 83; rose quartz from Brazil, collection number 64; hematite, collection number 392; chalcopyrite from North Transvaal, South Africa, collection number 193; dolomite from Avant, Arkansas, USA, collection number 285. 4.28 kg total, 7.2-12 cm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Eight specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
Natural History - Historic 'Quiruvilca Mine, Peru' Quartz on Sphalerite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Two of the quartz crystals forming a cross, on a matrix of grey sphalerite with some pyrite present, collection number 628, with an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label. 129 grams, 63 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
Natural History - Brachinite NWA 6349 Meteorite Slice
Found 2010 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
A scarce brachinite slice recorded as: Northwest Africa 6349; displayed in a Swiss membrane box, inked 'NWA 6349' to one side. 12 grams, 65 mm (78 grams total, 10 x 10 cm including case)
From the Sahara, N.W. Africa. Ex Chladnis Heirs. From a Leicestershire, UK, collection. Accompanied by an original identification card.
