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LOT 002

Sold for (Inc. bp): £56

NATURAL HISTORY - LARGE AMETHYST CRYSTAL CAVE
15" (8.13 kg, 38cm deep).

A fine amethyst 'cathedral' geode cave, with richly coloured amethyst crystals layered over rock crystal. [No Reserve]

PROVENANCE:
From a historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection; from the stock of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (1981-2014); formerly with Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously with J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally in the collection of the famous James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz.

CONDITION