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LOT 2137
Natural History - Boxed Historic Sphalerite with Quartz 'Paper Weight' Crystal Specimen
3 3/8 in. (405 grams, 86 mm).
The bifacial matrix comprising mainly anhedral sphalerite crystals with opaque quartz crystals and some small pyrite crystals; inked collection number 'S13' to one side. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory
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LOT 2137
Natural History - Boxed Historic Sphalerite with Quartz 'Paper Weight' Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusion
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A specimen of polished amber with insect inclusion. 1.68 grams, 22 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Two Packets of Rose Quartz Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £10
Comprising unpolished pebbles in labelled bags. 822 grams total, 31-42 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Two Bags of Cut and Polished Agate Geode Slices [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Mainly with brown and orange banding, each bag labelled. 654 grams total, 30-59 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).