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LOT 1881
Natural History - Historic Cut & Polished Roman Porphyry Slice Group [4]
4 3/8 - 7 7/8 in. (204 grams total, 11-20 cm).
Comprising lacquered porphyry slices of irregular shapes, cut and polished on both sides, probably recycled material mined in ancient Roman times. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1881
Natural History - Historic Cut & Polished Roman Porphyry Slice Group [4]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
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Natural History - Large Size Grossular Garnet Crystal with Vesuvianite
Sold for (Inc. bp): £4
With large well-formed crystals; supplied in a labelled cardboard tray. 225 grams, 66 mm
From Mexico. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Tiger's Eye Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £14
Unpolished and cut to a freestanding shape with a wide honey-coloured band. 119 grams, 51 mm
Collected in person in 1965. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life. -
Natural History - Unpolished Cut Fossil Tree Trunk Section
Triassic Period, 252-201 million year B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With one smooth side, displaying bands of colour. 3.5 kg, 26.5 cm
From Madagascar. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).