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LOT 2379
Mixed Crystal and Mineral Specimen Group
1/2 - 4 1/8 in. (1.13 kg total, 1.3-10.6 cm).
Comprising: pseudomalachite from the Democratic Republic of Congo; hematite from Llanharry Mine, Glamorganshire, South Wales; axinite from Peru; baryte from Wapping Mine, Derbyshire; prehnite, stilbite and heulandite from Poona, India; wulfenite from Red Cloyd Mine, USA; analcime from Croft Quarry, Croft, Leicestershire; pyrite from Goat Quarry, Aberdare, Fife, Scotland; gypsum rose from Tunisia; epidote from Iceland. [11, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a Cornish, UK, gentleman.
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Agate and Amethyst 'Window' Display
Cretaceous Period, circa 120-140 million years B.P.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,050
Polished geode section with six rounded openings creating windows to the inside of the geode, the internal walls lined with vibrant purple amethyst crystals; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 3.15 kg, 24.5 x 16 x 11 cm, 35.5 cm including stand
From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady. -
Polished Fossil Orthoceras and Goniatite Display
Devonian Period, circa 400 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A freestanding textured matrix set with Goniatite and Orthoceras. 766 grams, 15.7 cm
From Morocco. From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Mexico Red Calcite Mineral Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A group of forty-two cut red calcite mineral specimens in various shapes and sizes. 356 grams total, 25-40mm
Very fine condition.
From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ or later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
