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LOT 2602
Natural History - Fossil Ammonite Group in Matrix
LOWER JURASSIC PERIOD, CIRCA 200 MILLION YEARS B.P.
3 3/4 in. (144 grams total, 97 mm).
Group of Promicroceras ammonite fossils in a sedimentary matrix. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Black Ven, Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK.
Ex old British palaeological collection.
From a Leicestershire, UK, collection.
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LOT 2602
Natural History - Fossil Ammonite Group in Matrix
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Natural History - Historic Fossil Collection
Devonian-Eocene Period, circa 419-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: two echinoidea, matrix with crinoids, a petrified whale bone, ammonite, a large ammonite fragment, two brachiopods, five ammonite fragments, and a seashell; most with old handwritten labels. 632 grams total, 10-65 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. -
Natural History - Historic 'Cornwall' Bournonite and Arsenopyrite or Sphalerite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Displaying the characteristic 'cog-wheel' shaped twins of bournonite, collection number 420. 135 grams, 62 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card and an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label. -
Natural History - Historic Agate Mineral Specimen Coaster Set
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising six polished slices displaying black and brown banding, from Brazil, collection number 275. 390 grams total, 83-92 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
