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LOT 2361
Natural History - Mineral Specimen
3 3/8 in. (205 grams, 85 mm).
An irregular matrix with pyrite and arsenic. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Giant Elephant Bird Eggshell Group
Pleistocene Period, 2.6 million-11,700 years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Comprising four eggshell sections from Aepyornis. 49.2 grams total, 47-61 mm
From Madagascar. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological collection.
The elephant bird was a gigantic, flightless bird, measuring nearly 10 feet in height, and lived on the island of Madagascar until it became extinct, possibly as late as the 17th century. -
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Natural History - Mixed Cut and Polished Mineral Gaming Token Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Each cut and polished to a wedge shape, comprising: agate, jasper, tiger's eye, rhodonite, and others. 430 grams total, 36-43 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
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Natural History - Pyrite Chunk 'Fools Gold' Specimen Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising a number of specimens with metallic lustre. 1.3 kg total, 20-35 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
