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LOT 2583
Pyrite Crystal Mineral Chunk Group [100]
1/2 - 1 in. (683 grams total, 12-25 mm).
A large group of variously sized specimens showing characteristic striations. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Peru.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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Boxed Realgar Orpiment Mineral Specimen Group [12]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Yellow specimens with some red areas, each set in foam in a labelled cardboard specimen tray. 146 grams total, 14-26 mm
From Getchel, Nevada, USA. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK. -
Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Restrung using graduated rough irregular pieces with knots in between; decorative metal collar on each side of the clasp. 63 grams, 48.5 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Fossil and Mineral Collection
Jurassic Period, circa 184.2-174.7 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising: a reconstructed assemblage matrix with Liparoceras ammonites, bivalves, and a belemnite; an ammonite partial; a gryphaea fossil; and a matrix with mica and aventurine. 4.16 kg total, 5.9-25 cm
Acquired from older English collections via the UK art market since the mid 1970s. From the private collection of Peran Dachinger, thence by descent. From the family collection of a Maida Vale lady, UK.