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LOT 2493
Natural History - Large Leopard Stone Mineral Specimen Group
1 3/4 - 2 3/8 in. (1 kg total, 45-59 mm).
Eighteen red leopard skin jasper samples in various shades of red. [18, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ or later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J.R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898).
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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LOT 2493
Natural History - Large Leopard Stone Mineral Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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Natural History - Fossil Ginko Leaf
Carboniferous Period, 359-299 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Natural History - Large Polished Goniatite Fossil Display
Upper Devonian Period, 370 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Pliocene Period, 5.2-2.5 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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