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LOT 1706
Natural History - 54 Carat Ruby Crystal Group
5/8 - 7/8 in. (10.8 grams total, 16-23 mm).
A group of four natural ruby crystal fragments, one with cortex. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx UK art market, 1970s.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Natural History - Cut and Polished Amethyst Crystal Obelisk Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £16
A group of two cut and polished amethyst obelisks; held in a white card collector's tray. 70 grams total, 46-48 mm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Chalcedony Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5
A blue chalcedony mineral specimen showing 'veined' layers. 148 grams, 74 mm
From Ysterputs Mine, Noordoewer / Reg, Karas, Namibia. Private collection, Munster, Germany. -
Natural History - Fossil Raptor Dinosaur Claw
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
A fossil raptor dinosaur claw; held in a membranous collector's box; repaired. 1.98 grams, 22 mm (26 grams total, 57 x 50 mm including case)
Acquired at Birmingham Coin Fair. Property of an Essex gentleman.