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LOT 2464
Natural History - Historic 'Poona, India' Mesolite Mineral Specimen
5 in. (207 grams, 12.5 cm).
Consisting of large, acicular crystals radiating from a central point, collection number 620; bought from Simon Harrison Minerals for £60.00 in 1986, with an old label and invoice. [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 2464
Natural History - Historic 'Poona, India' Mesolite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Natural History - Fossil Spinosaurus Dinosaur Tooth Group
Cretaceous Period, circa 125-113 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising two teeth with partial root. 30 grams total, 62-73 mm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
The Spinosaurus was both a beachcomber type scavenger and an active hunter taking small stranded Plesiosaurs, Pterosaurs, turtles and large fish. -
Natural History - Historic 'Bombay, India' Okenite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Primarily consisting of a single 'ball' of acicular crystals, the main spherical structure on a white matrix with a number of massive globules, collection number 550, with an old Gregory. Bottley & Lloyd label. 43.2 grams, 69 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. -
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Natural History - Quartz Crystal Point Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising single translucent points in two labelled bags. 891 grams total, 29-39 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
