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LOT 2417
Natural History - Lapis Lazuli Mineral Specimen Group
2 3/4 - 4 1/2 in. (1.4 kg total, 7-11.7 cm).
Three large pieces of extremely fine lapis lazuli with good pyrite inclusions. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Giant Elephant Bird Eggshell Group
Pleistocene Period, 2.6 million-11,700 years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising four sections of Aepyornis eggs. 50 grams total, 35-68 mm
From Madagascar. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, paleontological collection. -
Natural History - Fossil Cambropallas Trilobite
Devonian Period, 417-354 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
On a teardrop-shaped matrix showing some good detail to the body. 2.4 kg, 27 cm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Large Mosasaur Fossil Jaw on Stand
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
Displaying eleven teeth, each with good remains of enamelling and some serration; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 15.5 kg total, 1.28 m wide including stand
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11723-197546.
