Loading, please wait...
LOT 2666
Insects in Polished Copal Amber
CARBONIFEROUS PERIOD, OVER 3 MILLION YEARS B.P.
5 3/4 in. (10.4 grams total, 14.7 cm).
A polished section containing a large number of insects and other inclusions; repaired. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Madagascar.
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Rock Crystal Bead Necklace
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Composed of graduated cylindrical and biconical beads, some fluted and some facetted, large barrel-shaped bead to the centre; restrung. 146 grams, 64 cm
Ex West country, UK, collection, 2000s. -
Cased Deep Purple Amethyst Crystal Pendant Group [6]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Each a prismatic point set in a white metals sleeve with suspension loop. 95 grams total, 20-27 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
Large Deep Purple Amethyst Crystal Geode Section Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Each with large purple pyramidal crystals. 1.06 kg total, 8-13.6 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.