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LOT 1774
Natural History - Unpolished Natural Malachite Section
4 7/8 in. (825 grams, 12.4 cm).
An unpolished natural malachite section. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceD R of Congo.
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1774
Natural History - Unpolished Natural Malachite Section
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Cretaceous Period, 145-93 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
A large Carcharodontosaurus saharicus (African T-rex) tooth with visible serration and enamel. 52.7 grams, 80 mm
From Tegana formation, Sahara Desert, Morocco. Acquired during the 1980s. From an old Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
The Carcharodontosaurus saharicus was one of the largest predators of all time (larger than its distant North American T-Rex cousin) and is related to Allosaurus and the South American Giganotosaurus. -
Natural History - 54 Carat Ruby Crystal Group
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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. -
Natural History - Large Historic Citrine Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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Essex gallery, early 2000s.
