19th Nov, 2021 12:00
Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science
Specular Hematite (Specularite) and Quartz
the clusters of doubly terminated quartz crystals contrasting with the reflective platy black specularite between, on a hematite matrix. Beckermet Mine, Haile, Copeland, Cumbria, England, dimensions (cm) 9 x 4.4 x 4.5
Footnote: the Beckermet Mine was opened in 1903 and closed in 1973.
Sold for £149
Result plus buyers premium
the clusters of doubly terminated quartz crystals contrasting with the reflective platy black specularite between, on a hematite matrix. Beckermet Mine, Haile, Copeland, Cumbria, England, dimensions (cm) 9 x 4.4 x 4.5
Footnote: the Beckermet Mine was opened in 1903 and closed in 1973.
Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 19th Nov, 2021
