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LOT 2238
Natural History - Boxed Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Specimen
2 in. (87 grams, 52 mm).
The specimen with larger crystal formation to one face and the other face with small crystals; supplied in a labelled cardboard tray. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Peru.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2238
Natural History - Boxed Pyrite 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - British Polished Ammonite Display
Jurassic Period, circa 200-180 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Polished freestanding specimen of Asteroceras stellare. 409 grams, 11.2 cm
From Lower Lias, Obtusum Zone, Frodingham Ironstone, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire. Acquired during 1980s. From an old Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Medium Sized Ruby in Zoisite Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
Comprising variously sized natural chunks in a labelled bag. 1.5 kg total, 26-55 mm
From Tanzania. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Whitby Dac Fossil Ammonite Cluster
Lower Jurassic Period, Toarcian Stage, circa 180 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
The roughly tear-shaped matrix containing a large quantity of ammonites and negative impressions. 767 grams, 17 cm
From Witby, UK. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.