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LOT 1741
Natural History - Cut and Polished Gemstone Gaming Piece Group
1 3/8 - 2 in. (486 grams total, 36-53 mm).
A group of 50 gemstone gaming counters comprising polished stones of various types. [50, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1741
Natural History - Cut and Polished Gemstone Gaming Piece Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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Natural History - Citrine and Amethyst Gem Tree
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A medium size gemstone tree comprising a brass trunk and branches tipped with polished citrine pebbles, mounted on a section of amethyst geode. 623 grams, 16 cm high
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Polished Amber with Spider Inclusion
Devonian Period, 417-354 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A polished specimen of amber displaying a spider inclusion. 4.87 grams, 33 mm
From the Baltic Sea Coast, Primorskoje mine, Kaliningrad. From an Essex, UK, collection. Accompanied by an illustrated identification card with collection number 3211. -
Natural History - Polished Amber with Cadis Fly Inclusion
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
A polished specimen of amber displaying a fly inclusion. 3.24 grams, 51 mm
From the Baltic Sea Coast, Primorskoje mine, Kaliningrad. From an Essex, UK, collection. Accompanied by an illustrated identification card with collection number 3218.
