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LOT 1866
Natural History - Galena with Quartz and Sphalerite Crystal Specimen
2 3/4 in. (189 grams, 68 mm).
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. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1866
Natural History - Galena with Quartz and Sphalerite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Natural History - 54 Carat Ruby Crystal Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £57
A group of four natural ruby crystal fragments, one with cortex. 10.8 grams total, 16-23 mm
Fine condition.
Ex UK art market, 1970s. Property of a London gentleman. -
Natural History - Polished Goniatite Button Fossil Ammonite Group
Devonian Period, 417-354 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A group of five polished Goniatite sp. fossil ammonite 'buttons'. 590 grams total, 73-86 mm
From Morocco, North Africa. Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Desert Rose Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A group of 100 'Desert Rose' crystalline gypsum specimens with sand grain inclusions, mostly of single spheroid form, showing the crystal plate structure to advantage. 518 grams total, 13-31 mm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).