Loading, please wait...
LOT 2011
Natural History - Fire Opal in Matrix Mineral Specimens
1 3/8 - 2 1/2 in. (1.14 kg total, 36-63 mm).
A group of 50 matrices containing fire opal. [50, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 2011
Natural History - Fire Opal in Matrix Mineral Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
-
Natural History - Cut and Polished Crystal Ball Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A group of four quartz crystal spheres, including three with old typed collection labels stating 'Brazil'. 178 grams total, 30-33 mm
From Brazil. Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Fossil Mosasaur Teeth Group
Cretaceous Period, 67-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A trio of fossil Mosasaur sp. teeth with remains of root and enamelling, each set in an oval matrix. 1.4 kg total, 13.1-13.8 cm
From Morocco, North Africa. Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Mastodon Fossil Tusk Carving
Pliocene Period, 5.2-2.5 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
A fossil mastodon tusk with later carved stylised face. 81 grams, 60 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980s. London, UK, collection. Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher.
