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LOT 2714
Natural History - Historic 'Italy' Sulphur on Aragonite Mineral Specimen
6 1/8 in. (778 grams, 15.5 cm).
Large specimen with lemon-yellow crystals, collection number 516; repaired. [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 2714
Natural History - Historic 'Italy' Sulphur on Aragonite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Natural History - Grade A Cut and Polished Agate Slice Collection [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Each displaying quartz crystal filled internal cavity, in enhanced blue colour. 358 grams total, 12-14.5 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Polished Fossil Cleoniceras Ammonite Pair
Jurassic Period, circa 199-145 million year B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Cut Cleoniceras sp. ammonite, polished to reveal the distinctive structure of the chambers. 375 grams total, 11-11.2 cm
From Madagascar. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Historic 'Argentina' Polished Rhodochrosite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Displaying vivid pink colours, with one cut and polished face, collection number 346. 83 grams, 43 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.