Chalcedony Bead Necklace String

A group of 50 green fuchsite mica specimens with pearly lustre. 1.2 kg total, 28-54 mm

Very fine condition.

Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

An exceptionally large and spectacular fossil Mosasaurus anceps partial skull on matrix showing both sides of both upper and lower jaws, with dentition; the main skull compressed during fossilisation and thus fragmented but well preserved; the matrix set into a plaster surround. 164 kg, 140 x 100 cm

Fine condition.

From the phosphate beds, Oved Zem, Morocco. From an East Anglian, UK, collection. Property of a Hounslow, S.W. London, gentleman collector. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12901-240277.

The Mosasaur is an extinct, large marine reptile dinosaur with a snake-like body, long snout and paddle-like limbs. found worldwide, they competed with other well-known sea predators of the Late Cretaceous, such as plesiosaurs and ichthyosaurs, for food, existing primarily on a diet of ammonoids, cuttlefish and fish.

A collection of translucent facetted gemstones in different cuts and sizes, including amethyst, lapis lazuli, garnet, aquamarine and peridot; contained in a display case. 89 grams total, 90 x 90 mm including case



From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990. Property of an Essex lady until the late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s.