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LOT 2251
Natural History - Mixed Seashell Collection
1 3/8 - 4 7/8 in. (936 grams total, 3.4-12.4 cm).
Comprising a large group of attractive seashells in a variety of colours and types. [99, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from various sources within the UK.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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Natural History - Fossil Horned Mammites
Cretaceous Period, circa 90 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
The ammonite displaying characteristic horns to the sides, set on a freestanding matrix. 1.04 kg, 13 cm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
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Natural History - Amethyst Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising well-formed deep purple crystals with a cluster of white quartz crystals; on a facetted freestanding matrix. 774 grams, 11 cm high
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
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Natural History - Woolly Rhinoceros Lower Back Tooth
Ice Age, 50,000-20,000 years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With two bifurcated roots and enamel grinding surface. 176 grams, 99 mm
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