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LOT 2453
Fossil Insects in Matrix Collection
CRETACEOUS PERIOD, CIRCA 145-65 MILLION YEARS B.P.
1 1/2 - 2 3/4 in. (93 grams total, 39-70 mm).
Comprising three insects, two smaller and one larger, with long wings. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
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.
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LOT 2453
Fossil Insects in Matrix Collection
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Amethyst Gem Tree on Amethyst Crystal Geode Section
Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Irregular geode matrix with light purple amethyst crystals; the metal branches tipped with polished light-coloured amethyst pebbles. 490 grams, 18.5 cm
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Stromatolite Specimen
Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising two intergrown egg-shaped mounds, produced by the activity of ancient cyanobacteria, the sediment layers visible on the underside. 853 grams, 11.9 cm
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. -
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Group of Ten [10] Cut and Polished Agate Geode Halves
Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising ten cut geodes with polished faces showing the internal layering. 2.53 kg total, 76-86 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
