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LOT 2350
English Aragonite Crystal Mineral Specimen
3 5/8 in. (103 grams, 91 mm).
Clusters of white aragonite crystals on a matrix. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Reedy Cliff, Port Quin, St Endellion, Cornwall, UK.
From the property of a Cornwall, UK, gentleman.
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Druzy Quartz Crystal Geode Display
Cretaceous Period, circa 120-140 million years B.P.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £650
Cut section of geode lined with dark grey to almost black druzy quartz crystals, creating a shimmering effect; two cut stalagmites with polished upper face showing attractive dark banding; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 4.13 kg, 26 x 22 x 10 cm, 32 cm including stand
From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady. -
Mixed Crystal and Mineral Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising: adamite from Laurium, Attica, Greece; smithsonite from Silvertop Quarry, Hallbankgate, Cumbria; hemimorphite crystals from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico; dolomite from Arkansas, USA; pyromorphite from Mexico Mine, High Caldbeck Fells, Cumbria; aragonite from Wapping Mine, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire; fluorite and galena from Diana Maria Mine, Forsterly, Weardale, Co Durham; arsenopyrite and scheelite from carrock Mine, Caldbeck Fell, Cumbria; orange calcite from Cloud Hill QUarry, Northington, Leicestershire; galena, ankerite, barite calcite and sulphur from West High Cross Vein, Brownley, Nenthead, Cumbria. 1.9 kg total, 1.9-13.1 cm
From the private collection of a Cornish, UK, gentleman. -
Fossil Pecopteris Fern Leaves
Carboniferous Period, Pennsylvanian Epoch, circa 300 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
An irregular matrix containing Pecopteris fossil ferns on both sides. 385 grams, 17 cm
From USA. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
