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LOT 2911
Collection of Twenty [20] Assorted Mineral Specimens
1/2 - 5 3/4 in. (2.06 kg total including box, 1.4-14.4 cm).
A boxed collection comprising: a very dark and large smoky quartz specimen; three dark green tourmaline specimens, one bicoloured tourmaline specimen; a grossular garnet from Chihuahua, Mexico; dog tooth calcite; red jasper, banded fluorite, agate; carnelian, light grey smoky quartz, and others. [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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Group of Six [6] Congo Natural Malachite Cut Slabs
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising four slabs and two end sections, each showing characteristic contrasting banding. 1.06 kg total, 83-99 mm
From the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
Two Large Cut and Polished Slabs of Rare Vintage Blue John Fluorite
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Two irregular slabs showing typical purple, blue and white banding. 907 grams total, 25.3-25.5 cm
From the UK. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
Large Agate and Amethyst Column Display
Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £900
A thick, cut and polished geode section showing attractive layering of white, grey, and brown agate; well-formed prismatic amethyst crystals above the agate layer; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 8.47 kg total, 65 cm including stand
From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady.