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LOT 2511
Meteorite Oxide Specimen
3/4 in. (5.27 grams, 20 mm).
An irregular specimen composed of 92% iron, 7% nickel and 1% of other minerals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Northern Arizona, USA.
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.
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Polished Tourmaline Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A quantity of irregular, green and black polished tourmaline stones. 104 grams total, 5-10 mm
From the stock of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (1981-2014); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J.R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932). Property of a Californian, USA, collector. -
Sulphur Mineral Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Displaying vivid lemon yellow colour. 1.1 kg total, 38-55 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
Fossil Grasshopper in Matrix
Cretaceous Period, circa 108-92 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
On a limestone matrix. 160 grams, 11 cm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.