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LOT 2091
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Gem Tree
5 1/2 in. (517 grams, 14 cm high).
On an amethyst geode matrix; the metal branches tipped with polished light-coloured amethyst pebbles. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusion
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A specimen of polished amber with insect inclusion. 1.68 grams, 22 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Meyeria Lobster Fossil Group
Cretaceous Period, circa 66-100 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising two Meyeria magna lobster partials. 122 grams total, 72-76 mm
From Atherfield clay, Atherfield, Isle of Wight, UK. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological collection. -
Natural History - Historic Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising clusters of clear prismatic crystals on a matrix. 101 grams, 78 mm
Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life.
