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LOT 2885
Boxed and Labelled Native Copper Specimen Collection
1 - 1 5/8 in. (180 grams total, 24-42 mm).
A group of native copper specimens, each held in a white card collector's tray. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenanceCaledonia Mine, Ontonagon County, Michigan, USA.
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Large Mica Crystal Formation Display
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A large natural crystal formation within a matrix. 2.03 kg, 22.5 cm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Large Opal Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A substantial piece of opal in matrix with colour diffracting mostly in blue and green. 66 grams, 52mm
Very fine condition.
Property of a Surrey lady; previously in the private collection of Patrick Phillips, Weybridge, Surrey, UK; the collection formed since the early 1970s; thence by descent 2019. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Garnet Crystal Mineral Display Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
A dark red crystal on matrix exhibiting vitreous lustre. 29.5 grams, 36 mm
Property of a North West London, UK, lady.