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LOT 2424
Natural History - Large Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite and Galena Crystal Specimen
4 1/4 in. (567 grams, 10.9 cm).
With clear quartz crystal clusters; supplied in a cardboard specimen tray. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2424
Natural History - Large Sphalerite, Chalcopyrite and Galena Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Natural History - Fossil African 'T-Rex' Dinosaur Tooth
Cretaceous Period, 145-93 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Displaying remains of enamel and serrations, from the Carcharodontosaurus saharicus (African T-rex). 19.9 grams, 49 mm
From the Tegana formation of the Sahara Desert, Morocco, North Africa. Acquired during the 1980s. From an old Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
The Carcharodontosaurus saharicus was one of the largest predators of all time (larger than its distant North American T-Rex cousin) and is related to Allosaurus and the South American Giganotosaurus. -
Natural History - Fossil Crab on Matrix
Eocene Period, 56-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Showing both sides of the carapace and both claws; repaired. 1.8 kg total, 17.5 cm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Fossil Barasaurus Skeleton
Early Triassic Period, circa 255 million years B.P.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £183
Barasaurus besairiei reptile on a matrix. 713 grams, 23 cm
From Plateau de I'lsala, Madagascar. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, paleontological collection.
Barasaurus is an extinct genus of the Owenettid procolophonoid parareptile.
