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LOT 2335
Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimen
4 3/8 in. (543 grams, 11.2 cm).
A triangular section with deep-coloured prismatic crystals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
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Fossil and Mineral Collection
Jurassic Period, circa 184.2-174.7 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising: a reconstructed assemblage matrix with Liparoceras ammonites, bivalves, and a belemnite; an ammonite partial; a gryphaea fossil; and a matrix with mica and aventurine. 4.16 kg total, 5.9-25 cm
Acquired from older English collections via the UK art market since the mid 1970s. From the private collection of Peran Dachinger, thence by descent. From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK. -
Whitby Dactylioceras Fossil Ammonite
Jurassic Period, Toarcian Stage, circa 180 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Rounded pebble half containing a Dactylioceras commune specimen. 308 grams, 80 mm
From Yorkshire coast. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Very Large Cut and Polished Agatized Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
Triassic Period, 251-199 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Showing bark detail on the edges, the cut faces showing attractive agatized patterns. 1.54 kg, 30.7 cm
From Madagascar. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
