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LOT 2841
Natural History - Historic 'Sicily, Italy' Sulphur Mineral Specimen
1 3/4 in. (77 grams, 46 mm).
Displaying vivid lemon-yellow and straw-yellow colours, collection number 340. [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 2841
Natural History - Historic 'Sicily, Italy' Sulphur Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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Natural History - Fossil Yorkshire Ammonite Cluster
Lower Jurassic Period, Toarcian Stage, circa 180 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A cut matrix with numerous overlapping Cymbites and Arnioceras sp. specimens. 729 grams, 15 cm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. Ex property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Geode Section Group [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising variously sized cut sections, each with small dark purple to lavender-coloured amethyst crystals. 1.1 kg total, 26-48 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Arizona Sierra Natural Sandstone Coaster Set
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A set of four polished coasters with cork backing, showing attractive layering. 560 grams total, 94 mm each
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.