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LOT 2855
Large Group of Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Mineral Specimens
3/8 - 1 3/4 in. (2.45 kg total including box, 11-43 mm).
A boxed group of pyrite nuggets with metallic lustre. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Peru.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2855
Large Group of Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Mineral Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Large Slab with Fossil Shells
Miocene Period, 23-5.3 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A sizeable matrix containing a large number of fossilised shells. 5.8 kg, 34.5 cm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Large Madagascan Natural Unpolished Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
Triassic Period, 251-199 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A thick slice of agatised wood showing dark brown and reddish brown colours, with some bark detailing on the outside. 2.36 kg, 30.5 cm
From Madagascar. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
Polished Fossil Coral Head
Devonian Period, circa 417-354 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
An irregular specimen showing the internal structure. 283 grams, 81 mm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
