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
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Description

Comprising: goethite and limonite from Scotland or England, collection number 479; pyrite from Peru, collection number 233; octahedral blue fluorite crystal from Illinois, USA, collection number 475, with an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label; calcite geode half from Brazil, collection number 108; bornite from North Transvaal, South Africa, collection number 192; amethyst from Brazil, collection number 26; fluorite on sphalerite from England, collection number 186; native copper specimen from USA, collection number 153, with an old Gemset of Broadstairs Ltd. label; wolfenite of calcite from Mexico, collection number 485, with an old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd label. 892 grams total, 3.9-11.6 cm (1 1/2 - 4 1/2 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 45 GBP
Starting price 5 GBP
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