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LOT 2561
Large Historic Yellow Corundum (179) Crystal Sample
2 in. (28.56 grams, 51 mm).
A tongue-shaped cut section displaying vibrant yellow colour. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2561
Large Historic Yellow Corundum (179) Crystal Sample
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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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. -
Massive Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
Triassic Period, 251-199 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
A thick cut section showing red, brown and grey colours, some bark detailing to the outer edges. 1.56 kg, 30.8 cm
From Madagascar. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
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Complete Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode [2]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Displaying attractive grey and blue banding, the internal cavity with deep purple amethyst crystals. 890 grams total, 10.7-10.8 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
