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LOT 2778
Crystal and Mineral Display Specimen Collection
1 1/4 - 3 3/8 in. (1.27 kg total, 30-87 mm).
Comprising pyrite, selenite, quartz, an elephant statue carved from brecciated jasper, quartz stalactite cluster, amazonite, green smithsonite with old label, and others. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a North West London, UK, lady.
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Large Fossil Trilobite Group in Matrix
Devonian Period, circa 417-354 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
An assembled group set in a decorative matrix, including Hollardops sp. and Phacops sp. specimens. 3.16 kg, 29 cm
From Atlas Mountains, Morocco, North Africa. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. -
Tray of Mineral Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
A group of various natural and polished crystal and mineral specimens. 1.04 kg, 39.5 x 23.6 cm total
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Deep Purple Amethyst Crystal Cluster Formation
Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
A cut section of beautifully layered amethyst crystals with orange druse, polished stalactite formations on the field formed of green celadonite, red-brown agate and white quartz; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 10 kg total, 53 cm high including stand
From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady.