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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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Meteoritic Tektite Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising two rounded specimens and one long ,branch-like specimen. 112 grams total, 5-10.3 cm
Private collection, London, UK.
Tektites are lumps of black or dark grey natural glass produced from melted crustal rocks that are caused by large hypervelocity meteorite impacts on sediments. -
Collection of Large Red Coral Beads
Early 20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising cut branch-sections, drilled through for suspension, dyed. 100 grams total, 16-29 mm
Private collection, London, UK. -
Large Deep Purple Amethyst Cathedral Display
Cretaceous Period, circa 120-140 million years B.P.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
A complete half of a pyramidal geode, showing deep purple amethyst crystals with tan-coloured druzy quartz; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 40.65 kg, 84 x 38 x 17 cm, 112 cm including stand
From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady.