Loading, please wait...
LOT 2873
Natural History - Historic 'Owl on a Motorbike' Agate in Amethyst Crystal Specimen
4 in. (69 grams, 10.1 cm).
Cut and polished slice with amethyst encrusted edges, the agate banding forming an attractive feature resembling 'an owl riding a motorcycle', collection number 358. [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.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 2873
Natural History - Historic 'Owl on a Motorbike' Agate in Amethyst Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
-
Natural History - Quartz Rock Crystal Specimen Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising a large quantity of white to clear prismatic crystals, some in matrix. 1.36 kg total, 25-41 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic 'Tsumeb, South West Africa' Mimetite on Tennantite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Small yellowish mimetite crystals on ash-grey tennantite matrix, collection number 595. 28.4 grams, 39 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 and an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label. -
Natural History - Madagascan Fossil Lump Wood
Late Triassic Period, circa 25 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A cut freestanding section of wood, polished to show the attractive banding. 604 grams, 11.2 cm
From Madagascar. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.