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LOT 1944
Natural History - Large Boxed Pyrite Crystal 'Paper Weight'
3 1/2 in. (627 grams, 88 mm).
Comprising a large mass of small crystals; supplied in a labelled specimen box. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Huanuco, Peru.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1944
Natural History - Large Boxed Pyrite Crystal 'Paper Weight'
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Natural History - Group of Large Lilac Mica Mineral Samples [14]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5
Comprising variously sized and shaped examples. 866 grams total, 43-88 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusions
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Polished dark amber with insect and other inclusions. 2.6 grams, 24 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Boxed Nailhead Calcite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A cluster comprising crystals with flat pyramidal termination; supplied in a labelled specimen tray. 65 grams, 48 mm
From U.S.A. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).