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LOT 1787
Natural History - Pink Dolomite Crystal Group
3 - 4 in. (1.1 kg total, 7.5-10.2 cm).
A group of ten pink dolomite mineral specimens with crystal crust masses. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A graduated string of tumbled natural variegated lapis lazuli pebble beads with clasp. 100 grams, 45 cm long
Fine condition.
UK gallery, acquired in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman. -
Natural History - 'Spartan Basalt' Polished Green Porphyry Section
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
A large cut section of green porphyry mined in Greece, possibly in ancient Roman times. 1.22 kg, 18.1 cm
From Greece. Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
Also known as Lapis Lacedaemonius and Porfido Verde Antico, a type of green porphyry quarried in Greece. Spartan basalt is a form of andesite or volcanic rock known today only from a single source in the village of Krokees on the Peloponnese in Greece. In addition, ancient sources mention a quarry of Lapis Lacedaemonius in Taygetus. -
Natural History - Large Mosasaur Fossil Jaw on Stand
Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years B.P.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
A large fossil lower jaw section from the aquatic dinosaur Mosasaur sp., displaying 11 teeth each with good remains of enamelling and some serration; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 15.5 kg total, 1.28 m wide including stand
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11723-197546.
