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LOT 2659
Natural History - Historic 'Argentina' Rhodochrosite on Quartz Crystal Specimen
2 in. (39 grams, 52 mm).
Displaying rose-pink and white colours, collection number 380. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 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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LOT 2659
Natural History - Historic 'Argentina' Rhodochrosite on Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Natural History - Wind Chime with Cut and Polished Purple Agate Slices
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising a large central slice with five smaller slices hanging below; in enhanced dark purple colour. 262 grams, 40 cm long
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Stunning Orpiment Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Displaying vivid yellow, red and reddish-orange colours, high arsenic content, collection number 345. 185 grams, 68 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. -
Natural History - Fossil Knightia Fish
Eocene Period, circa 58-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Knightia alta fish showing good detail to the body and fins. 65 grams, 85 mm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.