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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 - Polished Fossil Wood Slice
Late Triassic Period, circa 225 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Polished to both cut faces and displaying textured bark on the edges. 223 grams, 13 cm
From Madagascar. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Fossil Crab
Eocene Period, circa 50 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Harpactocacinus punctatus on a matrix; rare. 600 grams, 13.3 cm
From Verona, Italy. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological collection. -
Natural History - Large Size Cut Malawi Agate Crystal Geode Slice Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With one polished side showing grey and white banding and an internal cavity with quartz crystals. 1.48 kg total, 26-26.5 cm
From Malawi, Africa. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
