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LOT 2879
Large Aragonite 'Sputnik' Crystal Collection
1 3/4 - 2 1/4 in. (1.15 kg total, 45-58 mm).
A group of 12 twinned aragonite crystal clusters in a variety of sizes. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Fossil Illaenus Tauricornis Trilobite
Middle Ordovician, circa 480 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
On a matrix and showing parts of the distinctive bullhorn-shaped genal spines; rare. 68.9 grams, 58 mm
From Russia. 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. -
Cut and Polished Agate with Crystal Geode Slice
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Finely cut slice of purple, green and white banded agate; with lilac and white amethyst crystals to the centre. 528 grams, 18.5cm
From a historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection; from the stock of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (1981-2014); formerly with Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously with J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally in the collection of the famous James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). Property of a Cheshire, UK, gentleman. -
North American and Other Fossil Collection
Mainly Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Group of fourteen fossil teeth and other parts, each in a collector's card with window, inked catalogue number with notes relating to identification, findspot and dating; mounted in a vinyl sheet. 62 grams total, 24.5 x 22.5 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.
