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LOT 1821
Natural History - A Large Quantity of Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Grains
1/8 - 1/4 in. (4 kg total, 1-6 mm).
Including various size grains. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Huanuco, Peru.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1821
Natural History - A Large Quantity of Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Grains
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Natural History - Unpolished Cut Fossil Tree Trunk Section
Triassic Period, 252-201 million year B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With one smooth side, displaying bands of colour. 3.5 kg, 26.5 cm
From Madagascar. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Giant Elephant Bird Eggshell Group
Pleistocene Period, 2.6 million-11,700 years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising four eggshell sections from Aepyornis. 42.7 grams total, 36-65 mm
From Madagascar. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological collection. -
Natural History - Unpolished Cut Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
Triassic Period, 252-201 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Showing the internal structure of the tree with good grain preservation. 1.43 kg, 31 cm
From Madagascar. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
