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LOT 2499
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Geode Section Group [10]
2 - 2 7/8 in. (1.06 kg total, 49-73 mm).
Comprising ten cut sections with lavender to dark purple crystal formations. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2499
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Geode Section Group [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Natural History - Chalcopyrite 'Peacock Ore' Mineral Specimen Group [120]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a large quantity of specimens showing a beautiful play of colour. 1 kg total, 14-29 mm
From Mexico. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
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Natural History - Boxed Cut and Polished Chiastolite Mineral Specimen Group [7]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising seven specimens with black inclusions of graphite; in labelled specimen trays. 140 grams total, 21-31 mm
From China. 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): £111
Comprising four eggshell sections from Aepyornis. 49.2 grams total, 47-61 mm
From Madagascar. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological collection.
The elephant bird was a gigantic, flightless bird, measuring nearly 10 feet in height, and lived on the island of Madagascar until it became extinct, possibly as late as the 17th century.
