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LOT 2578
Natural History - Fossil Knightia Fish
EOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 58-33 MILLION YEARS B.P.
3 3/8 in. (65 grams, 85 mm).
Knightia alta fish showing good detail to the body and fins. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
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Natural History - Mixed Mineral Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising: five mineral specimens in glass bottles; gypsum from Mexico, collection number 79; cerussite from Ireland, collection number 284; granite from England, collection number 406; quartzite from North Transvaal, South Africa; and three large mineral specimens. 5.25 kg total, 2.5-19 cm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Four specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
Natural History - Historic 'Mexico' Pyrite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Displaying excellent striated faces giving a mirror type effect, collection number 382. 231 grams, 81 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. -
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Natural History - Mini Agate Crystal Geode Cut Half Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Each cut to reveal attractive banding and crystal-filled cavities. 703 grams total, 20-39 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
