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LOT 1783
Natural History - Large Orange Calcite Specimens
2 3/8 - 4 5/8 in. (3.11 kg total, 6-11.8 cm).
A group of eight large orange calcite specimens of various shades and sizes. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Knightia Fossil Fish Group
Eocene Period, 56-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £35
A group of three oval sedimentary matrices, each displaying one or two fossil Knightia sp. fish. 133 grams total, 73-82 mm
Ex Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - 54 Carat Ruby Crystal Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £57
A group of four natural ruby crystal fragments, one with cortex. 10.8 grams total, 16-23 mm
Fine condition.
Ex UK art market, 1970s. Property of a London gentleman. -
Natural History - Natural Haematite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A natural haematite mineral specimen with a slightly polished upper surface. 417 grams, 84 mm
From Tousse, Morocco, North Africa. Private collection, Munster, Germany.