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LOT 2513
Natural History - Boxed Nailhead Calcite Mineral Specimen
1 7/8 in. (65 grams, 48 mm).
A cluster comprising crystals with flat pyramidal termination; supplied in a labelled specimen tray. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom U.S.A.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2513
Natural History - Boxed Nailhead Calcite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Promicroceras planicosta with iron stained surface giving a beautiful contrast in colour, from the Lower Lias, Obtusum Zone. 42.53 grams, 67 mm
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
