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LOT 2387
Natural History - Framed Spinicrus Tarantula
6 x 6 in. (253 grams, 15.1 x 15.1 cm).
Entomological specimen of Eurypelma spinicrus, in glazed wooden display case. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Natural History - Polished Mineral Specimen 'Pebble' Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising: amethyst, agate, quartz, jasper, leopard jasper, haematite and others. 599 grams total, 20-40 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Fossil Dromeosaur Raptor Dinosaur Tooth
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
From Deltadromeus agilis displaying good enamel and serrations. 0.91 grams, 20 mm
From Morocco, North Africa. From the private collection of Mr A Hills, Kent, UK. Accompanied by an illustrated identification card.
Deltadromeus, meaning delta runner, was an agile predator and scavenger which may have hunted in packs. -
Natural History - Purple Triangular Fluorite Mineral Specimen Group [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising twenty purple and blue specimens with bevelled edges. 339 grams total, 27-43 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).