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LOT 2104
Natural History - Massive Freeform Malachite Boulder
6 1/2 in. (3.2 kg, 16.5 cm).
With a large botryoidal formation. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Whitby Dac Fossil Ammonite Cluster
Lower Jurassic Period, Toarcian Stage, circa 180 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
The roughly tear-shaped matrix containing a large quantity of ammonites and negative impressions. 767 grams, 17 cm
From Witby, UK. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Historic Cuprite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising a mass of octahedral black to dark red crystals. 64 grams, 45 mm
Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life. -
Natural History - Mammoth Tusk Section Group
Pleistocene Age, circa 40.000 years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising a pair of cut outer layers with a polished face. 87 grams total, 13.5-15 cm
From an old Bristol, Uk, collection.
