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LOT 2614
Deep Purple Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimens [20]
1 3/4 - 2 5/8 in. (1.88 kg total, 44-67 mm).
Comprising large chunks of geodes with clusters of amethyst and quartz crystals. [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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Sandstone Gogotte Formation Display
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A greyish sandstone slab with cascading layers of softly folded concretions. 8.85 kg, 40 cm
Ex private collection, 1970s. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
Gogottes were displayed at the chateau of Fontainebleau, France, collected by King Louis XIV (1638 -1715). They were used to decorate the formal gardens of the royal residence at Versailles, especially l’Encelade, Les Trois Fontaines and La Salle de Bal. Elsewhere, they were treasured in Song Dynasty China (960-1127 AD). In the 20th century, natural forms inspired the sculptor Henry Moore and others. -
Rock Crystal Bead Necklace with Amulets
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Composed of large reclining cat amulets interspersed with facetted cylindrical beads; restrung. 140 grams, 72 cm
Ex West country, UK, collection, 2000s. -
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Large Cut and Polished Agate Geode End Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £16
Each freestanding and displaying attractive banding to the polished face. 1.28 kg total, 8.8-11.5 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
