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LOT 2823
Group of Five [5] Amethyst and Fluorite Crystal Specimens
2 1/4 - 2 5/8 in. (380 grams total, 58-66 mm).
Comprising four matrix sections with dark purple amethyst crystals, and a large, cleaved fluorite octahedron; each supplied in a labelled specimen tray. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Uruguay and Illinois, USA.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2823
Group of Five [5] Amethyst and Fluorite Crystal Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Amethyst Crystal Display with Flower-Shaped Calcite
Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £665
An unusual display comprising a cut and polished section of geode, lined with well-formed dark amethyst crystals and a flower-shaped cluster of calcite crystals to one side; mounted on a rotating custom-made display stand. 8.84 kg total, 47 cm including stand
From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady. -
Large Group of Fifty-Four [54] Boxed Realgar Orpiment Mineral Specimens from Getchel, Nevada, USA
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A boxed group of vibrant orange-yellow specimens set on foam trays. 921 grams total including box, 20-34 mm
From Getchel, Nevada, USA. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
Large Ivory Onyx Lamp
Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £540
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From Mexico. Property of a London lady.