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LOT 1879
Natural History - Polished Mineral Specimen Group
3/4 - 1 3/8 in. (1 kg total, 20-34 mm).
A mixed group of 100 polished mineral 'pebbles'. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - 8.6 Carat Emerald Crystal Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £51
A group of three natural emerald crystal fragments. 1.72 grams total, 8-11 mm
Fine condition.
Ex UK art market, 1970s. Property of a London gentleman. -
Natural History - Polished Douvilleiceras Fossil Ammonite Group
Cretaceous Period, Albian Stage, circa 150 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A group of three Douvilleiceras sp. ammonites, sometimes known as a Goat Horn, polished to reveal rich calcites and striking suture patterns. 123 grams total, 43-47 mm
From the North-East coast of Madagascar in the jungles of Mahajanga. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, paleontological collection. -
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.
