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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.
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LOT 2873
Natural History - Historic 'Owl on a Motorbike' Agate in Amethyst Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
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Natural History - Fossil Knightia Fish Group
Eocene Period, circa 58-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising three rounded matrices, one with two complete Knightia alta specimens, one with a single, and one with two partial specimens. 150 grams total, 73-84 mm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Large Historic Jadeite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
A large sample displaying dark moss-green, dark emerald-green and light green colours, collection number 376. 1.17 kg, 15.4 cm
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 - Historic Fossil Fern Leaves in Matrix
Carboniferous Period, 358-298 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
An amorphous matrix containing several Alethopteris sp. specimens. 656 grams, 26 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 identification card.
