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LOT 2801
Natural History - Historic Pyrite on Fluorite Mineral Specimen
4 3/4 in. (1.26 kg, 12 cm).
With greyish white, mauve, brass-yellow and greenish white crystals, collection number 367. [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 2801
Natural History - Historic Pyrite on Fluorite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Natural History - Petrified Fossil Tree Branch Group [50]
Triassic Period, 251-199 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Cut in varying lengths, with some thicker sections included. 1.13 kg total, 33-49 mm
From Madagascar. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Boxed Polished Amethyst Crystal Obelisk Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Each freestanding and with bevelled edges. 84 grams total, 60-70 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Large Crystal Nodule
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
The nodule split open to show the internal cavity filled with enhanced dyed blue crystals. 2.29 kg total, 14.4-15 cm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.