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LOT 2148
Natural History - Insect in Polished Baltic Amber
OLIGOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 45 MILLION YEARS B.P.
1/2 in. (0.23 grams, 13 mm).
Polished to highlight the intact fly inclusion. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of the vendor's father, thence by descent.
From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman.
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Natural History - Fossil Pterosaur, Sauropod, Mosasaur and Triceratops Dinosaur Tooth Collection
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising a single example from each dinosaur, the Triceratops horridus tooth with an identification card. 40 grams total, 17-48 mm
From Morocco, North Africa. From the private collection of Mr A Hills, Kent, UK. -
Natural History - Large Citrine Crystal Geode Display Section
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Of irregular shape with dark orange crystals. 1 kg, 13.7 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
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Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Geode Cut Half Collection [6]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising six examples with this outer walls and the internal cavity filled with small lavender-coloured crystals. 338 grams total, 50-75 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
