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LOT 2545
Natural History - Historic 'Vera Cruz, Mexico' Amethyst Crystal Specimen
1 3/4 in. (16 grams, 43 mm).
Consisting of two well-formed amethyst crystals extending from a bed of white quartz crystals, collection number 575, with an old A.L.D. Milverton label. [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 2545
Natural History - Historic 'Vera Cruz, Mexico' Amethyst Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
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Natural History - Historic 'Brazil' Conichalcite with Cuprite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Displaying lime green conichalcite on a matrix containing some cuprite, calcite and patches of darker green malachite, collection number 120. 234 grams, 68 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. -
Natural History - Freeform Limestone Gogotte
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A natural flowing limestone accretion with nodules and inclusions. 464 grams total, 13.1 cm
From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK.
Gogottes were displayed at the chateau of Fontainebleau, France, collected by King Louis XIV (1638 -1715). They were used to decorate the formal gardens of the royal residence at Versailles, especially l’Encelade, Les Trois Fontaines and La Salle de Bal. Elsewhere, they were treasured in Song Dynasty China (960-1127 A.D.) In the 20th century, natural forms inspired the sculptor Henry Moore and others. -
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Natural History - Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Composed of graduated polished coral or glass beads of drum type. 800 grams, 49 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s.
