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LOT 1811
Natural History - Pyrite Crystal Specimen Group
1 1/2 - 3 1/8 in. (1.26 kg total, 40-81 mm).
A group of ten iron pyrites, or 'fool's gold', nuggets displaying crystals of various sizes. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Peru.
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Fuchsite Mica Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
A group of 50 medium sized fuchsite mica specimens. 2.53 kg total, 43-88 mm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). -
Natural History - Megalodon Giant Shark Fossil Tooth
Miocene-Pliocene Period, 23-3.5 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
A fossil Megalodon sp. giant shark tooth with remains of enamelling and serration. 217 grams, 11.2 cm
Ex Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Large 75.5 Carat Hexagonal Ruby Crystal
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
A large ruby crystal, hexagonal in plan with striations. 15.1 grams, 28 mm
Fine condition, chipped.
Ex UK art market, 1970s. Property of a London gentleman.