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LOT 2797
Natural History - Large Historic 'Cornwall, England' Granite Mineral Specimen
6 7/8 in. (2.26 kg, 17.6 cm).
Displaying greyish white, white, black, and pale bluish grey colours, coarse-to fine-grained structure, collection number 85. [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 2797
Natural History - Large Historic 'Cornwall, England' Granite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Natural History - Large Cut Petrified Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
Triassic Period, 251-199 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Showing bark detail on the edges, the cut faces showing attractive agatized patterns. 1.41 kg, 26 cm
From Madagascar. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Cambropallas Fossil Trilobite
Devonian Period, 416-359 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A large Cambropallas telesto trilobite on a matrix. 2.4 kg, 26 cm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Historic 'Mexico' Phantom Calcite Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Displaying dark chocolate-brown, red brown, and creamy white colours, collection number 209. 237 grams, 97 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.