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LOT 1745
Natural History - Polished Mineral Specimen Group
1 - 1 3/4 in. (1.19 kg total, 27-44 mm).
A mixed group of 50 polished mineral specimens of various types, including haematite, quartz, red jasper, unakite, angelite, and others. [50, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Fossil Beetle
Cretaceous Period, 108-92 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
A fossil beetle in matrix. 136 grams, 10 cm
From Santana Formation, Brazil. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, paleontological collection. -
Natural History - Giant Elephant Bird Eggshell Group
Pleistocene Period, 2.6 million-11,700 years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A group of four eggshell sections from the giant elephant bird Aepyornis; held in a white card collector's tray. 56 grams total, 38-78 cm
From Madagascar. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, paleontological collection. -
Natural History - Polished Fossil Ammonite Display
Jurassic Period, 199-145 million years B.P.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
A fossil ammonite mounted on a matrix style display base; some restoration. 4.1 kg, 22 cm high
From Madagascar. Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
