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LOT 1776
Natural History - Emerald in Biotite Mica Specimen
6 in. (680 grams, 15 cm).
A substantial specimen of green emerald crystals in biotite mica matrix; supplied in a cardboard specimen tray. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Ex Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Cut and Polished Agate Coaster Set
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A group of six graduated and polished agate coasters with felt backings. 572 grams total, 8.8-12.7 cm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Large Triple Agadir Ammonite Display
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
A large triple Agadir ammonite display showing two larger and one smaller specimen, possibly Acanthoceras sp. 33.2 kg, 48 cm wide
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Fossil Hexagonaria Coral
Devonian Period, circa 350 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
A section of fossilised Hexagonaria coral. 196 grams, 85 mm
From the Western Sahara, Morocco, North Africa. From an old Oxfordshire, UK, fossil and mineral collection.