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LOT 1827
Natural History - Mesacristata Fossil Trilobite
DEVONIAN PERIOD, 417-354 MILLION YEARS B.P.
3 in. (154 grams, 75 mm).
A Hollardops mesacristata trilobite on a matrix. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Atlas Mountains, Pragian, (Alnif), Morocco, North Africa.
From an old Oxfordshire, UK, fossil and mineral collection.
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Natural History - Large Dravite Tourmaline Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A group of seven large dravite tourmaline crystal specimens of columnar hexagonal form. 1.05 kg total, 41-87 mm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
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Natural History - Sikhote-Alin Meteorite
Fell 12th February 1947 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
A section of Sikhote-Alin meteorite, showing the characteristic outer surfaces. 6.9 grams, 22 mm
Fine condition.
From Primorye, Russia. Ex private Shropshire, UK collection. Accompanied by an information slip.
The Sikhote-Alin meteorite fell during daylight at 10:38 am local time on 12th February, 1947. Witnesses reported a fireball that was brighter than the sun. It came from about 15 degrees east of north and descended at an angle of 41 degrees. It left a trail of smoke and dust 20 miles long which lingered for several hours. Light and sound from the fall were observed for two hundred miles around the point of impact. -
Natural History - Citrine and Amethyst Gem Tree
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A medium size gemstone tree comprising a brass trunk and branches tipped with polished citrine pebbles, mounted on a section of amethyst geode. 623 grams, 16 cm high
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
