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Eocene Period, 56-36 million years BP. A Knightia alta fossil fish on a matrix from Wyoming (Green River Formation), USA. 232 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). From an old private collection, Lincoln, UK In southwest Wyoming (and parts of Colorado and Utah) in the Green River Formation are found some of the world's most outstanding specimens of fossil fish. The Green River system was composed of three lakes: Lake Ulinta, Lake Gosiute and Fossil Lake. These Eocene lakes lay in a series of intermountain basins formed by geological events that uplifted the Rocky Mountains during the early Tertiary time. The climate was much different from the desert-like climate of this area today. Both the fauna (crocodiles, alligators, boa constrictors and some subtropical fish families) and the flora (such as large palm trees) indicate a climate much like that found along the Gulf Coast today. Large amounts of ash found in the sediments indicate that volcanoes were particularly active at this time. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A partial fossil lobster from the lower lobster beds, Atherfield Point, Atherfield, Isle of Wight, UK. 267 grams, 84mm (3 1/2"). Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman; previously in an old Victorian collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Upper Devonian Period, 385-359 million years BP. A fossil trilobite Metacanthina barrandei on a matrix; from Hamar Laghdad Formation, Atlas Mountains, Pragian, Morocco. 148 grams, 80mm (3"). From an old Lincoln Collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Eocene Period, 56-33 million years BP. A fossil Knightia alta fish in matrix, from Warfield Quarry, Kemmerer, Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA. 285 grams, 12.5 x 9cm (5 x 3 1/2"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Eocene Period, 58-36 million years BP. Two Knightia alta fossil fish on a matrix from Wyoming, Green River Formation, USA. 1 kg, 27cm (10 1/2"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. In southwest Wyoming (and parts of Colorado and Utah) in the Green River Formation are found some of the world's most outstanding specimens of fossil fish. The Green River system was composed of three lakes: Lake Ulinta, Lake Gosiute and Fossil Lake. These Eocene lakes lay in a series of intermountain basins formed by geological events that uplifted the Rocky Mountains during the early Tertiary time. The Climate was much different from the desert-like climate of this area today. Both the fauna (crocodiles, alligators, boa constrictors and some subtropical fish families) and the flora (such as large palm trees) indicate a climate much like that found along the Gulf Coast today. Large amounts of ash found in the sediments indicate that volcanoes were particularly active at this time. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Eocene Period, 58-36 million years BP. Two Knightia alta fossil fish from Wyoming (Green River Formation), USA. 144 grams total, 86-100mm (3 1/2 - 4"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. In southwest Wyoming (and parts of Colorado and Utah) in the Green River Formation are found some of the world's most outstanding specimens of fossil fish. The Green River system was composed of three lakes: Lake Ulinta, Lake Gosiute and Fossil Lake. These Eocene Lakes lay in a series of intermountain basins formed by geological events that uplifted the Rocky Mountains during the early Tertiary time. The Climate was much different from the desert-like climate of this area today. Both the fauna (crocodiles, alligators, boa constrictors and some subtropical fish families) and the flora (such as large palm trees) indicate a climate much like that found along the Gulf Coast today. Large amounts of ash found in the sediments indicate that volcanoes were particularly active at this time. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition.

Oligocene Period, 45 million years BP. A group of three whole eggs from the Stylemus nebrascaensis turtle from the White River Formation, Converse County, Wyoming, USA. 29 grams total, 24-29mm (1 - 1 1/4"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. The Stylemus was a land tortoise. The eggs are found concentrated in rock layers together with the fossil turtle remains. [3 No Reserve] Fine condition.

Jurassic Period, 201-66 million years BP. A pair of polished black limestone triangular bookends with fossil crinoids and belemnites. 2.5 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1990s. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition.

Jurassic Period, 201-66 million years BP. A pair of polished limestone triangular bookends of a brown mottled colour with fossil Crinoids and Belemnites. 4.1kg total, 20cm (7 3/4"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1990s. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition.

Devonian-Cretaceous Period, 417-66 million years BP. A fossil collection group to include: a UK Conulus Echinoid from the Upper Cretaceous Period; a Cretaceous Period coral, section syringopora sp; a Cretaceous Period Tetragramma violare echinoid; a Belemnopsis Bessinus belemnite on a matrix from the Middle Jurassic; a Plesiosaurus mauritanicus tooth in a matrix; a Diacalymene sp. trilobite from the Devonian , 417 million years BP, Morocco; a partial UK trilobite; a Phacops sp trilobite from the Devonian, 417 million years BP, Morocco; a solitary coral. 912 grams, 44-88mm (1 3/4 - 3 1/2"). From an old Bath paleontological collection, acquired 1930s-1940s. [8 No Reserve] Fine condition.

. A 500 carat group of tumble-polished tourmaline pieces, principally of green but also with some blue and red, from Brazil. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008 p.288-289. 108 grams, 7mm average (1/4"). 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. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867 Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896 still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931 renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940 and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981 the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982 and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008 and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2007 - 2015 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2015 - 2017 (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

. A museum-quality reproduction of a Paleotherium from the Eocene Age (50 million years) found in Messel, Germany. 4.3 kg, 51 x 37cm (20 x 14 1/2"). This fossil is the ancestor of all horses. This fossil reproduction is an exact copy, cast directly from the actual fossil itself. Not all the ungulates of the Eocene and Oligocene epochs were directly ancestral to modern horses. However, a good example is Paleotherium, which, even though it was related to genuine prehistoric horses like Hyracotherium (once known as Eohippus), had some distinctly tapir-like characteristics, possibly including a short, prehensile trunk on the end of its snout. Most species of Paleotherium seem to have been fairly small. Very fine condition.

Jurassic Period, 201-145 million years BP. A fossil juvenile Anchisauripus saurischia foot print; from Hampton County, Massachusetts, USA. 494 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. Fine condition.

. A museum-quality replica of a fossil bird skeleton in matrix. 539 grams, 21cm (8 1/4"). [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A group of fossil Pterosaur Siroccopteryx moroccensis teeth from south of Taouz, Morocco. 13 grams total, 10-30mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [15 No Reserve] Fine condition.

Jurassic Period, 199-145 million years BP. A pyritised ammonite fossil Echioceras anenum from the Jurassic Coast, Charmouth, Dorset, UK. 23 grams, 34mm (1 1/2"). From an old Bath paleontological collection, acquired from the UK art market. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

Carboniferous Period, 345-280 million years BP. A mosaic of fossil white Pecopteris sp. fern specimens from St.Clair, Pennsylvania, USA. 340 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). From an old private collection, Lincoln, UK These fern fossils are very common from coal mining areas around the world. However it is the unique state of preservation of the white on the black shale that gives the St.Clair ferns their beauty and rarity. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Jurassic Period, 201-145 million years BP. A fossil footprint of a Coelophysidae theropoda in a matrix; from Hampton County, Massachusetts, USA. 830 grams, 17.5cm (6 3/4"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. Fine condition.

Eocene Period, 56-33 million years BP. A large fossil Mioplosus labracoides fish on a matrix; from Warfield Quarry, Kemmerer, Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA. 2.6 kg, 46 x 31cm (18 x 12 1/4"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. Fine condition.

. A massive boulder of pyrite crystals ranging in size from minute to larger formations, deeply striated and with a bright lustre. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008 p.137. 7.34 kg, 20cm (8"). From Peru; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ or later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally 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. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867 Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896 still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931 renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940 and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981 the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982 and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008 and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) Extremely fine condition.

Jurassic Period, Lias, 200-180 million years BP. A group of pyritised fossil Grammoceratid ammonites in a pyritised nodule from the Jurassic Coast, Charmouth, Dorset, UK. 620 grams, 74mm (3"). From an old Bath paleontological collection, acquired 1930s-1940s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Ordovician Period, 485-444 million years BP. A large brittlestar fossil, Ophiura sp. from Kataoua formation in Blekus, Morocco. 557 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). From an old private collection, Lincoln, UK. Fine condition.

Eocene Period, 58-36 million years BP. A fossil crab, Zanthopsis leachi from the London clay, Chalk Farm, North London, UK, with old collector's label to the underside. 26 grams, 41mm (1 3/4"). From an old Bath paleontological collection, acquired 1930s-1940s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

. A piece of one of the most interesting Chondrites found in northwest Africa; a much studied meteorite, classified variously as L4 to L6 with some examples showing brecciation and higher metal content than others; this example seems to be an L4/5 and shows some regmaglypting and primary fusion crust. Cf. Meteoritical Bulletin #90 classified as NWA 869 an L4-6 fragmental breccia with a Shock Rating of S3 and a Weathering Level of W1. 27.37 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). Found near Tindouf, Algeria, North West Africa; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection and later of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally 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. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867 Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896 still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931 renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940 and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981 the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982 and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008 and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

Eocene Period, 56-33 million years BP. A group of eight fossil Knightia alta fish on a matrix; from Warfield Quarry, Kemmerer, Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA. 1.9kg, 31.5 x 15.5cm (12 1/4 x 6"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. Fine condition.

. A large piece of opal in matrix with colour diffracting mostly in blue and green. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008 p.232-233 95 grams, 50mm (2"). From Australia; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ or later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally 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. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867 Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896 still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931 renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940 and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981 the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982 and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008 and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition. Large flashes of colour.

Eocene Period, 58-36 million years BP. A scarce Mioplosus labracoides fossil fish together with two partial fish on a matrix from Kemmerer, Wyoming (Green River Formation), USA. 1.6 kg, 20cm (8"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. In southwest Wyoming (and parts of Colorado and Utah) in the Green River Formation are found some of the world's most outstanding specimens of fossil fish. The Green River system was composed of three lakes: Lake Ulinta, Lake Gosiute and Fossil Lake. These Eocene lakes lay in a series of intermountain basins formed by geological events that uplifted the Rocky Mountains during the early Tertiary time. The climate was much different from the desert-like climate of this area today. Both the fauna (crocodiles, alligators, boa constrictors and some subtropical fish families) and the flora (such as large palm trees) indicate a climate much like that found along the Gulf Coast today. Large amounts of ash found in the sediments indicate that volcanoes were particularly active at this time. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Pliocene Period, 5.2-2.5 million years BP. A complete brain-shaped section of fossil coral. 708 grams, 13cm (5"). From an old Bath paleontological collection, acquired 1930s-1940s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

Upper Devonian Period, 385-359 million years BP. A very large Drotops megalomanicus fossil trilobite on a matrix from the Atlas Mountains, Hamar Laghdad Formation, Pragian, (Alnif), Morocco. 847 grams, 10cm (4"). From an old Bristol paleontological collection, acquired 1950s-1960s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Eocene Period, 56-33 million years BP. A fossil Knightia alta fish in matrix; from Warfield Quarry, Kemmerer, Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA. 1.1 kg, 20 x 15.5cm (8 x 6"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

. A piece of one of the most interesting Chondrites found in northwest Africa; a much studied meteorite, classified variously as L4 to L6 with some examples showing brecciation and higher metal content than others; this example seems to be an L4/5 and shows some regmaglypting and primary fusion crust. Cf. Meteoritical Bulletin #90 classified as NWA 869 an L4-6 fragmental breccia with a Shock Rating of S3 and a Weathering Level of W1. 6.96 grams, 24mm (1"). Found near Tindouf, Algeria, North West Africa; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection and later of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally 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. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867 Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896 still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931 renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940 and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981 the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982 and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008 and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

Pliocene Period, 5.2-2.5 million years BP. A Mastodon fossil bone carving of a human face; from Island of Java. 72 grams, 67mm (2 1/2"). From an old Bristol paleontological collection, acquired 1950s-1960s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Eocene Period, 56-36 million years BP. A fossil Diplomystus dentatus fish in matrix from the Eocene age from the Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming, USA. 544 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). From an old private collection, Lincoln, UK In southwest Wyoming (and parts of Colorado and Utah) in the Green River Formation are found some of the world's most outstanding specimens of fossil fish. The Green River system was composed of three lakes: Lake Ulinta, Lake Gosiute and Fossil Lake. These Eocene lakes lay in a series of intermountain basins formed by geological events that uplifted the Rocky Mountains during the early Tertiary time. The climate was much different from the desert-like climate of this area today. Both the fauna (crocodiles, alligators, boa constrictors and some subtropical fish families) and the flora (such as large palm trees) indicate a climate much like that found along the Gulf Coast today. Large amounts of ash found in the sediments indicate that volcanoes were particularly active at this time. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Pliocene Period, 5.2-2.5 million years BP. A group of fossil coral specimens to include: horn coral; crinoid; Monstastrea cavernosa; solitary coral, Placotrochus magnus; Pattalophyllia magna. 663 grams total, 3.5-11.5cm (1 1/2 - 4 1/2"). From an old Bath paleontological collection, acquired 1930s-1940s. [5 No Reserve] Fine condition.

. A group of one of the most interesting Chondrites found in northwest Africa; a much studied meteorite, classified variously as L4 to L6 with some examples showing brecciation and higher metal content than others; this example seems to be an L4/5 and shows some regmaglypting and primary fusion crust. Cf. Meteoritical Bulletin #90 classified as NWA 869 an L4-6 fragmental breccia with a Shock Rating of S3 and a Weathering Level of W1. 9.66 grams, 9-16mm (1/4 - 3/4"). Found near Tindouf, Algeria, North West Africa; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection and later of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally 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. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867 Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896 still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931 renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940 and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981 the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982 and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008 and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [6 No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

Pliocene Period, 5.2-2.5 million years BP. A fossil bone carving from Java. 75 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). From an old Bristol paleontological collection, acquired 1950s-1960s. Mastodons are species of extinct Mammut, distantly related to elephants, that lived during the late Miocene or late Pliocene Period up to their extinction at the end of the Pleistocene 10000 to 11000 years ago. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Eocene Period, 56-33 million years BP. A large fossil Diplomystus sp. fish on a matrix; from the Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming. 2.8 kg, 46.5 x 26.5cm (18 1/4 x 10 1/2"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. Fine condition.

Eocene Period, 56-33 million years BP. A fossil Knightia alta fish in a matrix; from Warfield Quarry, Kemmerer, Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA. 250 grams, 12.5 x 7.5cm (5 x 3"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Pliocene Period, 5.2-2.5 million years BP. A mastodon fossil bone carving from Java, Indonesia. 74 grams, 62mm (2 1/2"). From an old Bristol paleontological collection, acquired 1950s-1960s. Mastodons are species of extinct Mammut, distantly related to elephants, that lived during the late Miocene or late Pliocene Period up to their extinction at the end of the Pleistocene 10000 to 11000 years ago. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Middle Jurassic to Upper Cretaceous, 160-70 million years BP. A group of five fossil echinoids (sea urchins) to include: two UK Micraster echinoids from the Middle Cretaceous Period; one UK Conulus echinoid from the Upper Cretaceous Period; one Echinocorys vulgaris from the Upper Cretaceous Period; one polished Encopeta miamiensis from the Miocene Period of Florida. 268 grams total, 36-51mm (1 1/2 - 2"). From an old Bath paleontological collection, acquired 1930s-1940s. [5 No Reserve] Fine condition.

Eocene Period, 56-33 million years BP. A fossil Knightia alta fish in matrix; from Warfield Quarry, Kemmerer, Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA. 1.8 kg, 27 x 19cm (10 1/2 x 7 1/2"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Upper Devonian Period, 385-359 million years BP. A large fossil trilobite Phacops rana on a matrix; from Alnif, Morocco. 679 grams, 13cm (5"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Eocene Period, 58-36 million years BP. Two Knightia alta fossil fish on a matrix from Wyoming (Green River Formation), USA. 898 grams, 22cm (8 1/2"). From the Pradi Collection, Boston, USA; acquired during 1980s. In southwest Wyoming (and parts of Colorado and Utah) in the Green River Formation are found some of the world's most outstanding specimens of fossil fish. The Green River system was composed of three lakes: Lake Ulinta, Lake Gosiute and Fossil Lake. These Eocene Lakes lay in a series of intermountain basins formed by geological events that uplifted the Rocky Mountains during the early Tertiary time.The Climate was much different from the desert-like climate of this area today. crocodiles, alligators, boa constrictors and some subtropical fish families) and the flora (such as large palm trees) indicate a climate much like that found along the Gulf Coast today. Large amounts of ash found in the sediments indicate that volcanoes were particularly active at this time. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Pliocene Period, 5.2-2.5 million years BP. A carved Mastodon fossil tusk in the form of a human face; from Island of Java. 40 grams, 10.5cm (4 1/4"). From an old Bristol paleontological collection, acquired 1950s-1960s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

A fossil blue, quartz chrono and cased Mappin & Webb quartz Datejust

Three boxes of miscellaneous items to include pair of boxed crystal champagne flutes, commemorative mug, Wedgwood plates, cast fossil etc

An interesting large natural fossil sculpture

Stone set Fossil watch with mother of pearl dial

Mixed wristwatches, Seiko, Shark Oversize, Fossil and Timex Autotrail

CONSOLE TABLE, 19th century French Louis Philippe flame mahogany with frieze drawer, shaped undertier, paw feet and fossil marble top, 147cm W x 93cm H x 48cm D.

Wristwatches comprising Sully Special automatic, Russian, Limit, Sekonda, Swatch chronograph, Legend and two Fossil

A 925 silver ring set with a shell together with a further white metal ring set with a fossil.

A woolly mammoth tooth fossil believed to have been discovered near South Cerney, UK together with a resin study of a mammoth (2).

A large ammonite fossil

Fossil stone pendant on leather cord necklace

AVIA LADIES 9 CARAT GOLD COCKTAIL WATCHalong with a Fossil Speedway Chronograph gentlemen's watch, a Rotary lady's cocktail watch and a Technos lady's cocktail watch (4)

A collection of Fossil specimens including Amber and a terracotta head (7)

A gent's Rotary quartz wristwatch; a Fossil quartz chronograph

Boxes and Objects - a mahogany work box; a brass hand bell; a fossil of a sea urchin; a leather cigar case; others, treen, brass, etc

A collection of ladies handbags including 'Radley' 'Kipling' 'Fossil' & 'Artigiano' (5).