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LOT 2520
Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusions
OLIGOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 45 MILLION YEARS B.P.
1 in. (1.6 grams, 23 mm).
With polished surfaces allowing trapped insects to be viewed inside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx private UK collection formed in the 1980s.
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Natural History - Fossil Stingray in Matrix
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £389
The sedimentary matrix displaying a superb fossil Cyclobatis major stingray specimen. 1.2 kg, 17.5 cm
Fine condition.
From Lebanon. From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
The Cyclobatis stingray, or 'sun fish' is so called due to the radial arrangement of its pectoral fins. -
Natural History - Diplomystus Fish Fossil
Eocene Period, 58-36 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
On a sandstone matrix, Diplomystus humilus, with an old information label attached to the matrix. 406 grams, 12.6 cm
From Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA. From a Yorkshire, UK, collection. -
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Natural History - Mixed Crystal Specimen Display Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: specularite; mini geode halves; citrine porcupine; pyrite; pink and green fluorite specimens; each held in a white card collector's tray with accompanying label. 420 grams total, 33-50 mm
Very fine condition.
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
