Historic Mineral and Gemstone Collection

A tray containing numerous colorful mineral specimens including various fossil corals, fossil woods, obsidian, selenite, stalagmite, rutilated quartz, puddingstone, marble, Victorian 'marbles' and mal

A plastic box with a number of facetted, cabochon, and carved tourmaline gems, all with notes on their species and origin. 57 grams total with box, 3-13mm (1/4"). Previously the property of an importa

A plastic box with a collection facetted and cabochon amethyst gems from the 1940s and 1950s, with the cuts identified. 57 grams total with box, 3-11mm (1/4"). Previously the property of an important

A plastic box with an interesting group of synthetic, imitation, and altered gemstones, identified and with sources. 53.3 grams total with box, 2-17mm (1/4 - 1/2"). Previously the property of an impor

An eclectic collection of mineral specimens in labelled collector's boxes comprising: fluorite, apache tear, petrified wood, specular hematite, red and orange calcite, quartz, ruby in zoisite, chiasto

A mixed group of eleven historic mineral specimens, each held in a white card collector's tray, including pyrite, wroewolfeite from Cornwall, tin from Pendarves mine Cambourne, thaumasite, tiger's eye

A mixed group of 10 historic minerals of various types, held in white card collector's trays, including an example accompanied by a Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd label reading 'Metacinnabar. Mt. Diablo M

. Comprising: anhydrate drilled core from Bahrain; an iridescent blue bornite; a rectangular cut wulfenite specimen; drilled calcite core; a polished red jasper slab found near Dunnotar Castle beach,

A plastic box containing a mixture of rough and cut opals each identified by type and locality. 64.8 grams total with box, 3-19mm (1/4- 1/2"). Previously the property of an important private mineral c

A collection of fourteen mineral specimens in old cardboard trays with names and find locations, comprising: tourmaline from Sonora, Mexico; fluorite from Chihuahua, Mexico; pyrite from Mexico; smiths

Seldom seen lot. This lot mainly consists of lab created corundum (ruby and sapphire). Other unusual pieces.

Purple, Blue, and Blue-Yellow. The largest 20cm. Two from the collection of Roy Smith. 4.5 Kg. total. Keywords: Rock, Mineral, Gemstone, Gem,

Origin and size and collection varies. most approximately 6-8cm. Keywords: Rock, Mineral, Gemstone, Gem, Rough, Raw, Specimen, Natural

Sapo Mine, Minas Gerais Bill Shelton Collection, largest dimension: 5cm. Keywords: Rock, Mineral, Gemstone, Gem, Rough, Raw, Specimen, Natural

Sadek Mine Pribram, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic. Collection of Josef Vajdak. largest dimension: 12cm. Keywords: Rock, Mineral, Gemstone, Gem,

Cut section with metallic lustre. 182 grams, 59 mm (2 1/4 in.). Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, H

A group of seven gemstone mini-eggs including: hematite, rose quartz, tiger eye, sodalite, moss agate, amethyst, and agate. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.221, 222-223, 229,

A collection of 27 different naturally formed gemstones, formed minerals, crystals, and agate slices.

Various rock collections with specimens, samples, tumbled and un-tumbled gemstones and semi precious stones, and 2 pieces of driftwood for display.

An excellent Native American early historic iron trade spear point. It is 4” long, has a heavy mid-rib and strong mineral encrustation. Ex Parker collection.

An excellent Native American early historic iron trade spear point. It is 4-3/4” long, has a heavy mid-rib and strong mineral encrustation. Ex Parker collection.

collection of geodes, polished agate, rock and mineral specimens including amethyst crystals, polished gemstones and cabochons, etc.

An unusual quartz formation with finely formed crystals intergrown with another mineral, probably albite. From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gre

A piece of very high quality intense blue uncut lapis lazuli with good pyrite layering, from Chile. From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerl