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LOT 2791
Trochocyathus Fossil Display
EOCENE PERIOD, 58-36 MILLION YEARS B.P.
4 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 5/8 in. (300 grams total, 12 x 8.9 x 6.7 cm including case).
A cluster of fossil Trochocyathus sp. coral specimens arranged on a matrix; held in a collector's display case. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Tray of Mineral Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
A group of various natural and polished crystal and mineral specimens. 2.35 kg, 39.5 x 23.6 cm total
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Boxed and Labelled Mineral Specimen Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A group of natural and polished crystal and minerals each held within a labelled card tray. 395 grams, 21 x 16 cm overall
Very fine condition.
Property of a Surrey lady; previously in the private collection of Patrick Phillips, Weybridge, Surrey, UK; the collection formed since the early 1970s; thence by descent 2019. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
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From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady.