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LOT 2577
Natural History - Group of Polished Copal with Insects
CARBONIFEROUS PERIOD, CIRCA 3 MILLION YEARS B.P.
1 1/8 - 2 3/8 in. (12 grams total, 28-61 mm).
Comprising four pieces, each with a number of insect inclusions. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
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Natural History - Fossil Diplomystus Fish in Matrix
Eocene Period, 58-36 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Diplomystus sp. fossil fish on a matrix slab showing good anatomical detail. 1.46 kg, 19.4 x 15.6 cm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Historic Collection of Mineral Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: galena, collection number 250; quartz from North Transvaal, South Africa, collection number 236; pyrite, collection number 94; pyrite and copper from Norway, collection number 230; agate geode half from Mexico, collection number 83; rose quartz from Brazil, collection number 64; hematite, collection number 392; chalcopyrite from North Transvaal, South Africa, collection number 193; dolomite from Avant, Arkansas, USA, collection number 285. 4.28 kg total, 7.2-12 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. Eight specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
Natural History - Historic 'Herkimer Diamond' Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
A very clear, gem-quality variety of quartz exhibiting hexagonal symmetry, collection number 629; purchased for £31.00 from Harrods, Knightsbridge in 1987, with an old Harrods label and invoice. 8.3 grams, 25 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.
