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LOT 2689
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 - Large Fossil Lobster on Matrix
Cretaceous Period, circa 145-65 million years B.P.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £175
Possibly Pseudostacus hakeliensis on a rectangular matrix. 1.3 kg, 26.7 x 18.5 cm
From Lebanon. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Historic 'Kop Krom Mine, Kop Daglari, Turkey' Kammererite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Featuring small crystals on a dark grey matrix, collection number 547; purchased for £32.00 from Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, in the 1980s, with an old label. 75.2 grams, 47 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
Natural History - Mixed Architectural Mineral Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising three marble samples, four semi-circular core sections and a granite sample. 3.15 kg total, 7.1-23.5 cm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.