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LOT 2441
Collection of Natural Ruby Crystals
3/8 - 5/8 in. (5.51 grams total, 8-16 mm).
Comprising two tabular, hexagonal crystals and four fragments, one being cut to a rectangular shape. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, London, UK.
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Massive Deep Purple Amethyst Crystal Geode Display
Cretaceous Period, circa 120-140 million years B.P.Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,250
A large freestanding geode display with polished edges, the interior lined with rich, deep purple amethyst crystals. 177 kg, 63 x 72 x 37 cm
From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady. -
Mixed Crystal and Mineral Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: a dodecahedral almandine garnet crystal from Cap Andrahomana, Ranopiso, Tulear Province, Madagascar; cerussite/baryte from Mibladen, Morocco; vibrant red-orange crocoite crystals from Red Lead Mine, Dundas, Tasmania, Australia; gypsum with selenite from Australia; celestine from Yate, near Bristol, Co Avon; uvite with dravite from Bushfarm, St Lawrence County, New York, USA; chalcopyrite from Hingston Down Quarry, Calstock, Cornwall; galena from Sweetwater Mine, Missouri, USA; atacamite from Australia; vanadinite from Miblaben, Morocco. 963 grams total, 44-77 mm
From the private collection of a Cornish, UK, gentleman. -
Collection of Orange Coral Beads
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising mainly cylindrical and oblate beads. 18.3 grams total, 4-8 mm
Private collection, London, UK.
