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LOT 2489
Group of Twenty Eight [28] Pyrite (Fool's Gold) Specimens
1 1/2 - 2 5/8 in. (2.56 kg total, 37-67 mm).
Comprising twenty-eight specimens of small intergrown pyrite crystals, some with characteristic striations. [28, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2489
Group of Twenty Eight [28] Pyrite (Fool's Gold) Specimens
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Polished Amethyst Crystal Geode Display with Calcite
Circa 140-120 million years B.P.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £550
The outer layer of green celadonite beautifully polished, the interior with dark purple prismatic amethyst crystals, and at the top, an aggregate of white rhombohedral calcite crystals; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 5.68 kg, 27 x 20 x 10 cm
From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady. -
Large Deep Purple Amethyst Cathedral Display
Circa 140-120 million years B.P.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,100
A complete half of a pyramidal geode, showing deep purple amethyst crystals with tan-coloured druzy quartz; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 40.65 kg, 84 x 38 x 17 cm, 112 cm including stand
From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady. -
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Collection of Cabochon Rubies
Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £27
Comprising six polished cabochons, some lead glass-filled. 5.15 grams total, 8-11 mm
Private collection, London, UK.
