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LOT 2754
Large Lapis Lazuli Sphere
7 in. (10 kg, 18 cm).
A spectacular large polished sphere of lapis lazuli, polished to show its beautiful structure.
ProvenanceProperty of an Indian gentleman living in London; previously from an Indian collection.
Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
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Whitby Jet Sample with Printed Information Card
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
An irregular cut piece of black jet, attached to an information card. 13 grams total, Jet: 46 mm
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Large Fossil Perisphinctes Ammonite
Jurassic Period, circa 174-145 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Perisphinctids indogermanus fossil ammonite showing clear ribbing on both sides. 806 grams, 13.2 cm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Amethyst Crystal Display with Flower-Shaped Calcite
Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £665
An unusual display comprising a cut and polished section of geode, lined with well-formed dark amethyst crystals and a flower-shaped cluster of calcite crystals to one side; mounted on a rotating custom-made display stand. 8.84 kg total, 47 cm including stand
From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady.