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LOT 2704
Natural History - Fossil Shrimp Group
CRETACEOUS PERIOD, CIRCA 145-65 MILLION YEARS B.P.
4 3/4 in. (230 grams, 11.9 cm).
Comprising two Carpopenaeus sp. specimens. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
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Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Geode Section Group [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising variously sized cut sections, each with small dark purple to lavender-coloured amethyst crystals. 1.1 kg total, 26-48 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
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Natural History - Quartz Crystal Point Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising single translucent points in two labelled bags. 891 grams total, 29-39 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic 'Poona, India' Mesolite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Consisting of large, acicular crystals radiating from a central point, collection number 620; bought from Simon Harrison Minerals for £60.00 in 1986, with an old label and invoice. 207 grams, 12.5 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. Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
