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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 - NWA 10203 Moon Rock Meteorite
Discovered in 2013 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Found North West Africa. Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher. -
Natural History - Large Fossil North African 'T-Rex' Tooth
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
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From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.