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LOT 2511
Natural History - Cut and Polished Amethyst Crystal Geode Pair
4 3/8 in. (1.05 kg total, 11.2 cm each).
Spherical geode cut in half exposing the internal cavity filled with dark purple amethyst crystals. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2511
Natural History - Cut and Polished Amethyst Crystal Geode Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Natural History - Mixed Mineral Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising: quartz mica schist from Skiathos Island, Greece, collection number 515; orthoclase from Portugal, collection number 20; aurichalcite from Mexico, collection number 451; torbernite from Katanga, Congo, collection number 478; kermesite on stibnite from Romania, collection number 436; and four larger mineral samples. 3.5 kg total, 2-18 cm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Five specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
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Natural History - Mastodon Bone Face Carving
Pliocene Period, 5.2-2.5 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Displaying a later carved stylised face with exaggerated facial detailing. 83 grams, 69 mm
Private UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher. -
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Natural History - Medium Sized Green Beryl Mineral Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising a number of light green chunks in various sizes. 2.67 kg total, 34-60 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
