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LOT 1949
Natural History - Fossil Dolphin Vertebra Group
MIOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 15 MILLION YEARS B.P.
2 7/8 - 3 3 5/8 in. (302 grams total, 72-91 mm).
A group of three fossilised Delphinus sp. dolphin vertebrae. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom North Carolina, U.S.A.
Acquired 1950s-1960s.
From an old Bristol, UK, paleontological collection.
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Natural History - Galena with Quartz and Sphalerite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A lead grey galena matrix with clusters of black sphalerite crystals and a large quantity of well-formed clear prismatic quartz crystals; supplied in a carboard specimen tray. 189 grams, 68 mm
Very fine condition.
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Polished Amber with Insect Inclusion
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
A polished specimen of amber displaying insect inclusions; Primorskoje mine, Kaliningrad. 6.83 grams, 27 mm
From the Baltic Sea Coast, Primorskoje mine, Kaliningrad. From an Essex, UK, collection. Accompanied by an illustrated identification card with collection number 3199. -
Natural History - Welsh Fossil Trilobite Group
Ordovician Period, 485-444 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A group of three matrices containing partial Ogygiocarella sp. fossil trilobites. 1.09 kg total, 10-15.3 cm
From Powys, Wales, UK. Ex Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
