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LOT 1933
Natural History - Blue Calcite Specimen Group [100]
5/8 - 1 1/4 in. (795 grams total, 17-33 mm).
Comprising a range of sizes of light blue specimens. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode, Natural Box & Lid
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a rounded nodule cut at one end to form a 'lid'; brown, white and red banding; the cavity with small lavender-coloured amethyst crystals. 1.15 kg total, 88-94 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusion
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Polished teardrop-shaped specimen with insect inclusion. 2.67 grams, 30 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - British Bison Horn Core
Pleistocene Period, circa 2.6 million year-11,700 years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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