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LOT 2349
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
20TH CENTURY A.D.
26 in. (73.9 grams, 66 cm long).
Restrung with tubular, annular, and other types. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, gallery.
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Natural History - Diplomystus Fossil Fish on Matrix
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On a rectangular matrix, showing good detail. 776 grams, 16.5 cm
From Madagascar. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Woolly Mammoth Bone Bead Necklace String
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Natural History - Spectacular Imilac Pallasite Meteorite
Discovered in 2010 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Meteorite classified as a stony-iron pallasite, in collector's lidded box with documentation. 10.4 grams, 23 mm
Found in Chile's Atacama desert while filming an episode of the TV series Meteorite Men, the find was caught on camera and is shown in the Meteorite Men 'Chile' episode, at about the 14th minute. Acquired from Steve Arnold, co-star of 'Meteorite Men'. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity card from Steve Arnold, a copy of the sales listing, and an aluminium identification plaque.
Imilac specimens are highly prized by meteorite collectors; the finding of this specimen was caught on camera and formed part of an episode of the TV show 'Meteorite Men'.
