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LOT 2409
Natural History - Pink Dolomite Crystal Specimen Group [100]
1 - 2 1/2 in. (866 grams total, 24-62 mm).
Comprising a number of specimens, some with marcasite inclusions. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2409
Natural History - Pink Dolomite Crystal Specimen Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £9
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Natural History - Fossil Sinosura Brittlestar
Jurassic Period, circa 199-145 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
On a matrix, possibly Sinosura kelheimense. 170 grams, 12 cm
From Stonhoffen, Germany. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
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. -
Natural History - Beryl Mineral Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5
Comprising irregular chunks of light green beryl. 2.06 kg total, 30-57 mm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).