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LOT 1951
Natural History - Mixed Mineral Collection
1/8 - 6 7/8 in. (1.02 kg total, 0.5-17.5 cm).
A mixed group of mineral specimens including amethyst, baryte rose, agate, quartz and others; also including a fossil tooth and a lid decorated with a floral inlay. [90, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEssex gallery, early 2000s.
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Natural History - 54 Carat Ruby Crystal Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £57
A group of four natural ruby crystal fragments, one with cortex. 10.8 grams total, 16-23 mm
Fine condition.
Ex UK art market, 1970s. Property of a London gentleman. -
Natural History - Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A matching pair of agate geode halves, with polishing to the cut faces and crystals to the exposed inner surfaces. 760 grams total, 92 mm each
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Amethyst Gem Tree
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A medium size gemstone tree consisting of a brass trunk and branches tipped with polished amethyst, mounted on a section of amethyst geode. 418 grams, 15.5 cm high
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).