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LOT 2589
Natural Large Shell Collection
2 3/8 - 8 1/4 in. (1.25 kg total, 6.1-21 cm).
A collection of various shells including a piece of pottery with marine encrustations, and a large shell with natural iridescence to the inner face. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceBurwell collection, Cambridgeshire, UK.
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Large Amethyst Crystal Mineral Specimen Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising three cut geode sections with richly coloured amethyst crystals. 1.84 kg total, 11.2-13 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
Large Cut and Polished Agate Slice Pair [2]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising two cut and polished slices showing intricate brown and red banding with some crystal cavities. 2.14 kg total, 22.5 cm each
From Madagascar. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
Chalcopyrite 'Peacock Ore' Mineral Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Displaying mainly rich purple and orange colours. 2.24 kg total, 28-51 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.