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LOT 2719
Natural History - Historic Fossil Fern Leaves in Matrix
CARBONIFEROUS PERIOD, 358-298 MILLION YEARS B.P.
10 1/4 in. (656 grams, 26 mm).
An amorphous matrix containing several Alethopteris sp. specimens. [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 identification card.
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Natural History - Historic 'Paleleh, North Celebes, East Indies' Gold Ore on Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Displaying sandy-yellow, yellowish-white, white, and gold-yellow colours colours, collection number 121. 89 grams, 67 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 - Carbonaceous NWA 12590 Meteorite Slice
Found 2018 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
A cut slice of carbonaceous chondrite (CV3) recorded as: Northwest Africa 12590; displayed in a Swiss membrane box, inked ' NWA 12590' to the edge. 10.7 grams, 37 mm (58 grams total, 99 x 75 mm including case)
From the Sahara, N.W. Africa. Ex SV-Meteorites, Prague. From a Leicestershire, UK, collection. Accompanied by an original identification card. -
Natural History - Polished Baltic Amber with Insects
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Showing three insect inclusions. 1.2 grams, 22 mm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.