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LOT 2213
Natural History - British Bison Horn Core
PLEISTOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 2.6 MILLION YEAR-11,700 YEARS B.P.
7 7/8 in. (238 grams, 20 cm).
From an auroch (Bos primigenius) comprising the distal part of the horn; an information label attached to one side. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Oxfordshire, UK.
From a Norfolk, UK, collection.
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Natural History - Historic Sphalerite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising black euhedral crystals on a contrasting matrix. 148 grams, 70 mm
From Nenthead, Cumberland, UK. Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life. -
Natural History - Cave Bear Lower Jaw
Pleistocene Age, circa 40,000-20,000 years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
From the left side lower jaw of Ursus spelaeus displaying a canine and two other teeth. 314 grams, 25 cm
From the private collection of a London gentleman.
The cave bear was a prehistoric species of bear that lived in Europe and Asia, and became extinct about 24,000 years ago during the Last Glacial Maximum. -
Natural History - Boxed Amethyst Crystal Display Specimen Group [4]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
All four specimens with dark purple crystals; supplied in labelled carboard trays. 303 grams total, 47-68 mm
From Antigas, Uraguay. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).