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LOT 2806
Large Cut and Polished Stromatolite Display Slice
9 3/4 in. (547 grams, 24.7 cm).
A roughly rectangular section with multiple layers, lightly waxed surfaces. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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Historic 'Brazil' Tourmaline Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Black variety with crystals showing striations, collection number 72. 120 grams, 53 mm
Acquired 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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Mixed Polished Stone Gaming Piece Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Each cut and polished to a wedge shape, comprising: agate, jasper, tiger's eye, rhodonite, and others. 741 grams total, 37-56 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
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Mixed Mineral Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising: five mineral specimens in glass bottles; gypsum from Mexico, collection number 79; cerussite from Ireland, collection number 284; granite from England, collection number 406; quartzite from North Transvaal, South Africa; and three large mineral specimens. 5.25 kg total, 2.5-19 cm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Four specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card.
