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LOT 1940
Natural History - Cut and Polished Lapis Lazuli Tile Group
2 x 4 - 3 1/4 x 4 in. (297 grams total, 5.2 x 10- 8.3 x 10 cm).
A group of three rectangular lapis lazuli tiles with polished upper faces. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1940
Natural History - Cut and Polished Lapis Lazuli Tile Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Natural History - Pyrite Crystal Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A group of four pyrite or 'fool's gold' mineral specimens; each held in a white card collector's tray labelled 'Huanaco Peru'. 372 grams total, 37-47 mm
From Huanaco, Peru. Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Polished Amber with Insect Inclusions
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
A polished amber specimen with insect inclusions. 1.59 grams, 20 mm
Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher. -
Natural History - Cut Amethyst Crystal Geode Section Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
A group of ten amethyst geode sections displaying crystals of various sizes and shades of purple. 1.74 kg total, 56-77 mm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).