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LOT 1831
Natural History - Box of Iceland Spar Mineral Specimens
1 3/8 - 1 7/8 in. (2.57 kg total, 35-48 mm).
A group of over 40 Iceland Spar mineral specimens; held in a cardboard box. [48, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1831
Natural History - Box of Iceland Spar Mineral Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Natural History - Large Mosasaur Fossil Jaw on Stand
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
A large fossil lower jaw section from the aquatic dinosaur Mosasaur sp., displaying 11 teeth each with good remains of enamelling and some serration; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 15.5 kg total, 1.28 m wide including stand
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11723-197546. -
Natural History - Polished Amber with Insect Inclusions
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
A polished specimen of amber displaying insect inclusions. 1.07 grams, 17 mm
Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher. -
Natural History - Polished Agate Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A cut and polished natural coloured banded agate mineral specimen. 331 grams, 11 cm
From Salto do Jucui, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Private collection, Munster, Germany.
