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LOT 2582
Opened Crystal Geode with 'Lid'
2 1/2 - 3 1/8 in. (275 grams total, 62-80 mm).
Comprising a freestanding geode, opened at the top to reveal the quartz crystal filled cavity within. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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Orange Fossil Ammonite Display
Middle Jurassic Period, Aalenian stage, 174.1-170.3 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
A large freestanding display containing polished specimens: a belemnite, scallops and Lytoceras dilucidum, Leioceras and other ammonites in various sizes, the largest 32 cm in diameter. 41.9 kg, 60 cm
with Science & Natural History, South Kensington, 27 April 2017, no.13. -
Historic Gold Ore Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Displaying earthy-yellow, yellowish brown and gold-yellow colours, collection number 251. 3.4 grams, 21 mm
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by an original historic index file card. -
Natural Uncut Gem Quality Topaz Crystals [2]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising two roughly rectangular crystals, one light yellow and the other a light orange in colour. 1.85 grams total, 8-10 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.