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LOT 2578
Historic 'Brazil' Aquamarine Mineral Specimen
4 1/8 in. (390 grams, 10.4 cm).
Displaying pale sapphire-blue aquamarine crystals on a pink matrix, collection number 375; accompanied by an old James Walker label and invoice dated 1979. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970.
From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.
Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
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Elrathia Kingii Fossil Trilobites on Matrix
Cambrian Period, circa 541-485 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
An irregular matrix showing complete and partial Elrathia Kingii specimens. 395 grams, 13.1 cm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Cut and Polished Green Agate Geode Slice Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Each with two polished faces, some translucent. 731 grams total, 35-59 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
Mixed Mineral and Crystal Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising: four boxed quartz specimens from Minais Gerais, Brazil; a group of amethyst chippings; a group of polished tourmaline chips; and a group of mixed red to brown mineral specimens. 733 grams total, 5-67 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).