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LOT 1895
Natural History - Mastodon Tusk Carving
PLIOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 5.2-2.5 MILLION YEARS B.P.
3 3/8 in. (53 grams, 87 mm).
With a later stylised face carving. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Island of Java.
From an old Bristol, UK, collection.
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Natural History - Large Petrified Fossil Tree Trunk Slice
Triassic Period, 251-199 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With one polished and lacquered face showing bands of colour. 1.7 kg, 19 cm
From Madagascar. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Large Pyrite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With large cuboid crystal formations. 650 grams, 92 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. -
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Natural History - Quartz Crystal Chunk Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising a variety of shapes, some with rainbow iridescence. 2.16 kg total, 26-53 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
