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LOT 2552
Natural History - Massive Amethyst Crystal Point
4 1/4 in. (710 grams, 10.8 cm).
The prismatic point in dark purple colour. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Fossil Ammonite Group
Lower Jurassic Period, Toarcian Stage, 182-174 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Megalodon Giant Shark Fossil Tooth
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Natural History - Polished Copal Group with Insects
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From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
