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Comprising: five mineral specimens in glass bottles; gypsum from Mexico, collection number 79; cerussite from Ireland, collection number 284; granite from England, collection number 406; quartzite from North Transvaal, South Africa; and three large mineral specimens. 5.25 kg total, 2.5-19 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.
Four specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card.
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970.
From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.
Four specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising seven Otodus obliquus teeth; supplied in a display frame. 42 grams total, 12.5 cm including stand
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
An oval matrix with a Knightia alta specimen. 81 grams, 96 mm
From Wyoming (Green River Formation), USA.
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
In southwest Wyoming (and parts of Colorado and Utah) in the Green River Formation are found some of the world's most outstanding specimens of fossil fish. The Green River system was composed of three lakes: Lake Ulinta, Lake Gosiute and Fossil Lake. These Eocene lakes lay in a series of intermountain basins formed by geological events that uplifted the Rocky Mountains during the early Tertiary time. The climate was much different from the desert-like climate of this area today. Both the fauna (crocodiles, alligators, boa constrictors and some subtropical fish families) and the flora (such as large palm trees) indicate a climate much like that found along the Gulf Coast today. Large amounts of ash found in the sediments indicate that volcanoes were particularly active at this time.
From Wyoming (Green River Formation), USA.
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
In southwest Wyoming (and parts of Colorado and Utah) in the Green River Formation are found some of the world's most outstanding specimens of fossil fish. The Green River system was composed of three lakes: Lake Ulinta, Lake Gosiute and Fossil Lake. These Eocene lakes lay in a series of intermountain basins formed by geological events that uplifted the Rocky Mountains during the early Tertiary time. The climate was much different from the desert-like climate of this area today. Both the fauna (crocodiles, alligators, boa constrictors and some subtropical fish families) and the flora (such as large palm trees) indicate a climate much like that found along the Gulf Coast today. Large amounts of ash found in the sediments indicate that volcanoes were particularly active at this time.
On an amethyst geode matrix; the metal branches tipped with polished light-coloured amethyst pebbles. 502 grams, 16.5 cm
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
An irregular matrix showing complete and partial Elrathia Kingii specimens. 395 grams, 13.1 cm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
Comprising twenty-four restrung necklaces with polyhedral beads and tubular spacers in serpentine, lapis lazuli, and other stones. 391 grams total, 54-58.5 cm
Ex property of a London, UK, gentleman; acquired from his father's collection.
Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
Ex property of a London, UK, gentleman; acquired from his father's collection.
Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
![Bicoloured Rose Quartz Mineral Specimen Group [40]](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/227818-s.jpg "Bicoloured Rose Quartz Mineral Specimen Group [40]")
Comprising large chunks of pink rose quartz, some with iron deposits. 3.05 kg total, 40-88 mm
From Madagascar.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
From Madagascar.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
Displaying brown, grey, blue and red banding, the internal cavity with lavender-coloured amethyst crystals. 1.2 kg total, 12.5-12.7 cm
From Malawi.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
From Malawi.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
![Blue Calcite Large Mineral Specimen Group [13]](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/227819-s.jpg "Blue Calcite Large Mineral Specimen Group [13]")
Comprising thirteen large chunks with attractive lustre. 1.87 kg total, 60-86 mm
From Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
From Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
![Large Iceland Spar Mineral Specimen Group [16]](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/227876-s.jpg "Large Iceland Spar Mineral Specimen Group [16]")
Comprising large polygonal specimens. 2.59 kg total, 32-62 mm
From Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
From Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
A roughly rectangular section with multiple layers, lightly waxed surfaces. 547 grams, 24.7 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
![Orange and Yellow Citrine Crystal Specimen Group [100]](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/227878-s.jpg "Orange and Yellow Citrine Crystal Specimen Group [100]")
Comprising variously sized cut geode sections with citrine crystals. 1.5 kg total, 9-48 mm
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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