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LOT 2530
Natural History - Medium Sized Green Beryl Mineral Specimen Group [50]
1 3/8 - 2 3/8 in. (2.67 kg total, 34-60 mm).
Comprising a number of light green chunks in various sizes. [50, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2530
Natural History - Medium Sized Green Beryl Mineral Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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Natural History - Mixed Mineral Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising: five mineral specimens in glass bottles; gypsum from Mexico, collection number 79; cerussite from Ireland, collection number 284; granite from England, collection number 406; quartzite from North Transvaal, South Africa; and three large mineral specimens. 5.25 kg total, 2.5-19 cm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Four specimens accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
Natural History - Unpolished Fossil Tree Branch Section Group [10]
Triassic Period, 251-199 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Each showing good bark detail. 966 grams total, 47-97 mm
From Madagascar. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Historic Kolwesite and Rosasite on Hemimorphite Mineral Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With chocolate-brown, brownish and greenish grey crystals, possibly from Mexico, collection number 149. 83 grams, 55 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card and a letter from the British Museum (Natural History) dated 1983 confirming the specimen to be kolwesite.