A Good Mid 19th Century Mahogany-cased Mineral Specimen - Feb 27, 2017 | Fellows In United Kingdom
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A good mid 19th century mahogany-cased mineral specimen
A good mid 19th century mahogany-cased mineral specimen
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A good mid 19th century mahogany-cased mineral specimen box. The hinged rectangular cover with printed label beneath 'MR. TENNANT, MINERALOGIST BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY...', over three trays each of thirty-six divisions, most specimens numbered, with original part-handwritten accompanying booklet inscribed Catalogue of a Collection of Minerals and Rock Specimens by J. Tennant No. 149 Strand, London 16th February 1858, listing 103 specimens, also with typewritten card 'Collection of Robert Copeland', the box 10 x 8 x 4.25 high, (25cm x 20.5cm x 11cm). Provenance: Copeland family by descent.
Condition
Specimens not collated, box does not lock - otherwise good original condition.
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A good mid 19th century mahogany-cased mineral specimen

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