TimeLine Auctions

Auction 160  –  3 - 8 September 2024

TimeLine Auctions, Auction 160

Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins

Part 1: Tu, 03.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 2: We, 04.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Th, 05.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 06.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 07.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Su, 08.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.
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Description

Comprising: blue sapphire from Antar Village, Jamaa, Kaduna State, Nigeria, collection number 563; a fine aquamarine-blue tourmaline crystal with pale rose-pink colour towards the top of the main crystal, collection number 460, with an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label; cinnabar from Humboldt County, California, USA, collection number 260; talc from Norway, collection number 18; copper from USA, collection number 91; baryte from Frizington, Cumbria, England, collection number 421; moss agatev311; lapis lazuli from USSR, collection number 135; mica schist from Skiathos Island, Greece, collection number 511. 104 grams total, 25-47 mm (1 - 1 7/8 in.).

Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970. From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent. Each specimen accompanied by an original historic index file card. [9, No Reserve]

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Price realized 40 GBP
Starting price 5 GBP
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