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LOT 2177
Natural History - Amethyst Gem Tree on Amethyst Crystal Geode Section
5 7/8 in. (492 grams, 15 cm).
Irregular geode matrix with light purple amethyst crystals; the metal branches tipped with polished light-coloured amethyst pebbles. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2177
Natural History - Amethyst Gem Tree on Amethyst Crystal Geode Section
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Natural History - Fossil Dromeosaur Raptor Dinosaur Tooth
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
From Deltadromeus agilis displaying good enamel and serrations. 0.91 grams, 20 mm
From Morocco, North Africa. From the private collection of Mr A Hills, Kent, UK. Accompanied by an illustrated identification card.
Deltadromeus, meaning delta runner, was an agile predator and scavenger which may have hunted in packs. -
Natural History - Mini Agate Crystal Geode Cut Half Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Most with an exposed internal cavity filled with small quartz crystals. 635 grams total, 20-43 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - A Collection of Fossils
Devonian to Jurassic Period, circa 417-145 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Mixed group including Perisphinctids indogermanus ammonite, Goniatite and Orthoceras. 584 grams total, 7.4-15.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.