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LOT 1886
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Specimen
4 in. (113 grams, 10.2 cm).
An amethyst crystal specimen on a matrix; held in a white card collector's tray and accompanied by an information label which reads 'Antigas, Uraguay'. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Antigas, Uraguay.
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1886
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - Fuchsite Mica Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
A group of 50 medium sized fuchsite mica specimens. 2.53 kg total, 43-88 mm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Knightia Fossil Fish Group
Eocene Period, 56-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £35
A group of three oval sedimentary matrices, each displaying one or two fossil Knightia sp. fish. 133 grams total, 73-82 mm
Ex Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Porphyry Cut Slice Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
A group of ten porphyry slices of irregular shapes, cut and polished on both sides, probably recycled material mined in ancient Roman times. 244 grams total, 8.5-16 cm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).