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Geological Fossil Polished Ammonite GroupJurassic Period, 195-135 million years BP. A group of two fossil ammonites comprising: one with polished outer face, old collector`s label; one Madagascan, split and polished to reveal the segmented structure. 457 grams total, 8-9cm (3 1/4 - 3 1/2"). Ex Walter Steinberg collection; acquired London art market, 1960s-1970s. Walter Steinberg has been a well-known figure at fairs, sales and events for many years. Born in 1922 in Philadelphia, Walter has had a life-long passion for collecting. A long-time resident in London, he has now retired to New York and decided that the time has come to pass on the antiquities and coins he has collected over his lifetime. Walter acquired coins and artefacts that interested him, so his collection, although containing many lovely examples, also contains many affordable specimens. Much of the material has been unavailable to the market for 30 to 50 years. Walter hopes that the items he collected will now find new homes with the next generation of collectors. [3, No Reserve]Fine condition.

Geological Trilobite Fossil GroupOrdovician, 425-500 million years BP and Mid Devonian, 370 million years BP. A group of two fossil trilobites, one of diacalymene drummuckensis and one of hollardops merocristato , the first with the collector`s label `trilobite, diacalymene drummuckensis, Ordovician, 425-500 million years old, Morocco`, and the second `trilobite, hollardops merocristato, Mid Devonian, c. 370 million years old, Alnif, Morocco`. 399 grams total, 82-91mm (3 1/4 - 3 1/2"). Ex Bernard C. Pickard collection, Hampshire, UK. [2, No Reserve]Fine condition.

Geological `Ogygiocarella` Trilobite FossilMid-Ordovician Period, 470 million years BP. A sheet of shale bearing the fossil of the trilobite Ogygiocarella debuchi, along with the thorax of another Ogygiocarella debuchi, in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘MID-ORDOVICIAN TRILOBITE, Ogygiocarella debuchi, (approx. 470 million years old), Meadowtown, Shropshire’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.340. 204 grams total, 14cm (tray: 20.5cm) (5½ - 8”"). From Meadowtown, Shropshire, England. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Trilobites (meaning three lobes) are a fossil group of extinct sea-floor dwelling marine arthropods, animals with external skeletons similar to modern beetles. Trilobites first appeared about 521 million years ago, and finally went extinct about 250 million years ago. The trilobites were among the most successful of all early animals. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.

Geological `Calymene` Trilobite FossilPalaeozoic Period, 540 million years BP. An example of the trilobite Calymenece sp. with good preservation of all three lobes, in limestone, in old white card tray, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.340. 93 grams total, 70mm (tray: 76mm) (2 3/4 - 3"). 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. Trilobites (meaning three lobes) are a fossil group of extinct sea-floor dwelling marine arthropods, animals with external skeletons similar to modern beetles. Trilobites first appeared about 521 million years ago, and finally went extinct about 250 million years ago. The trilobites were among the most successful of all early animals. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Fine condition.

Geological `Flexicalymene` Trilobite FossilOrdovician Period, 370 million years BP. A fine example of a Flexicalymene ouzregi trilobite, in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘FOSSIL TRILOBITE, Flexicalemene ouzregi, Approx. 370 million years old, from Morocco’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.340. 17 grams total, 35mm (tray: 53mm) (1 1/2 - 2"). From Morocco. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘FOSSIL TRILOBITE, Flexicalemene ouzregi, Approx. 370 million years old, from Morocco’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Trilobites, (meaning three lobes) are a fossil group of extinct sea-floor dwelling marine arthropods, animals with external skeletons similar to modern beetles. Trilobites first appeared about 521 million years ago, and finally went extinct about 250 million years ago. The trilobites were among the most successful of all early animals. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Fine condition. Uncommon.

Geological `Phacops` Trilobite Fossil GroupMiddle Devonian Period, 450 million years BP. Two examples of the trilobite genus Phacops that lived between 444 and 358 million years ago, a rounded animal that is often found rolled, a biological defence mechanism, and offered here in both rolled and unrolled form, in old white card tray, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.340. 48 grams total, 25-51mm (tray: 77mm) (1-3"). 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. Trilobites, meaning three lobes) are a fossil group of extinct sea-floor dwelling marine arthropods, animals with external skeletons similar to modern beetles. Trilobites first appeared about 521 million years ago, and finally went extinct about 250 million years ago. The trilobites were among the most successful of all early animals. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [2, No Reserve]Very fine condition. Good detail preservation.

Geological `Calymene` Trilobite FossilPalaeozoic Period, 540 million years BP. A fine example of a juvenile Calymene sp. trilobite from the Ordovician period, in old white card tray, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.340. 22 grams total, 32mm (tray: 53mm) (1½ - 2"). From Morocco. 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. Trilobites (meaning three lobes) are a fossil group of extinct sea-floor dwelling marine arthropods, animals with external skeletons similar to modern beetles. Trilobites first appeared about 521 million years ago, and finally went extinct about 250 million years ago. The trilobites were among the most successful of all early animals. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Fine condition.

Geological Sea Urchin Fossil GroupCretaceous, 130-60 million years BP. A group of seven Orthopsis sp. fossil sea urchins, all well preserved and showing full shell details in a size range from juvenile to adult, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. 35 grams total, 14-24mm (1/2 – 1"). 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [7, No Reserve]Fine condition.

Geological Sea Urchin Fossil GroupCretaceous, 100 million years BP. Two fossil sea urchins: and Echinocorys sculata from the Cretaceous period, in old white card tray, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. 334 grams total, 50-70mm (trays: 53-100mm) (2 - 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [2, No Reserve]Fine condition.

Geological Sea Urchin Fossil GroupCretaceous, 130-65 million years BP. A group of five Orthopsis sp. fossil sea urchins, all well preserved and showing full shell details in a size range from juvenile to adult, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. 24 grams total, 12-24mm (1/2 – 1"). 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [5, No Reserve]Fine condition.

Geological Carboniferous `Disconites` Fern Fossil290 million BP. A substantial piece of shale bearing the fossil imprint of the fern Disconites strelai from the Ordovician, Stephanian period, in old white card tray; with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘FOSSIL FERN, Disconites strelzi, Carboniferous Age (Stephanian), (approx. 290 million years old), Sanvignes les Mines, France’. 1.7 kg total, 17cm (tray: 20cm) (6 3/4 - 8"). From Sanvignes les Mines, France. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘FOSSIL FERN, Disconites strelzi, Carboniferous Age (Stephanian), (approx. 290 million years old), Sanvignes le Mines, France’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Fine condition.

Geological Pecopteris Polymorpha Fern Fossil GroupUpper Carboniferous Period, 327-299 million years BP. A group of three fern fossils of Pecopteris polymorpha comprising: two from the classic locality at Mazon Creek, Illinois, USA, and bearing the collector`s labels `Fern, Pecopteris polymorpha, Upper Carboniferous, c. 280-310 million years old, Mazon Creek, Grundy County, Illinois, USA`, one with additional label `Frond with spores`, the other `Frond with sterile pinnules`; the third specimen from Somerset, England with the collector`s label `Fern, Pecopteris polymorpha, Upper Carboniferous, c. 280-310 million years old, Radstock, Somerset`. 294 grams total, 61-118mm (2 1/2 - 4 3/4"). Ex Bernard C. Pickard collection, Hampshire, UK. [3, No Reserve]Fine condition; the larger Mazon Creek specimen repaired.

Geological Ventifact Specimen GroupTwo ventifacts (wind polished stones), both with an unusually fine degree of polishing and shaping, in old white card trays with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification cards: ‘VENTIFACT, China’. 101 grams, 79-129mm (trays: 10cm each) (3 - 5"). From China. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification cards: ‘VENTIFACT, China’ (x2). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [2]Very fine condition. Unusual.

Geological Pyrite (Fool`s Gold) Mineral SpecimenTwo superbly formed, intergrown pyrite cubes; in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘PYRITE, Ambasaguas, La Rioja, Spain’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.137. 290 grams total, 58mm (tray: 10cm) (2 1/4 - 4"). From Ambasaguas, La Rioja, Spain. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘PYRITE, Ambasaguas, La Rioja, Spain’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition, a large size for display.

Geological Azurite Mineral SpecimenAn unusual azurite (copper carbonate) specimen consisting of an aggregate of four spherical of bladed azurites (copper carbonate) crystals; in old white card tray, with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘AZURITE, Guandong, China’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.182. 79 grams total, 43mm (tray: 78mm) (1 3/4 - 3"). From Guandong, China. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘AZURITE, Guandong, China’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition. Unusual crystal grouping.

Geological Sphalerite Mineral SpecimenA specimen of finely-formed sphalerite (zinc sulphide) crystals interspersed among crusts of quartz crystals, in old white card tray, with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘SPHALERITE, Hunza Valley, N. Pakistan’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.129. 100 grams total, 70mm (tray: 77mm) (2 3/4 - 3"). From Hunza Valley, Pakistan. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition. Rare location.

Geological Quartz and Tetrahedrite Mineral SpecimenA sheet of finely-formed acicular quartz crystals interspersed with tetrahedrite (copper, iron, and tin sulphide) crystals, with accessory pyrite, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.182. 1.27 kg, 18cm (7"). 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition. A fine, desirable example of mineral association.

Geological Sphalerite and Quartz Mineral SpecimenAn interesting and unusual specimen of sphalerite (zinc sulphide) with a double quartz overgrowth, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.128. 2.1 kg, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). 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. In this specimen, the sphalerite formed first, then quartz crystals up to 1/2” in height; subsequently a crust of tiny quartz crystals overgrew the first growth of quartz – the original form of the first crystals can be made out under the crust. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition. A fine, desirable example of mineral association and formation.

Geological Pyrite (Fool`s Gold) on Matrix Mineral SpecimenA superbly formed pyrite cube on matrix; in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘PYRITE, Navajun, Spain’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.137. 202 grams total, 60mm (tray: 10cm) (2 1/4 - 4"). From Ambasaguas, La Rioja, Spain. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘PYRITE, Navajun, Spain’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Fine condition.

Geological Baryte Mineral SpecimenA large specimen of bladed light blue barite (or baryte), a barium sulphate, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.210. 513 grams total, 87mm (tray: 10cm) (3 1/2 - 4"). From Baia Sprie, Romania. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition, a large size for display.

Geological Adamite Mineral SpecimenA crust of botryoidal, cuprian adamite (copper-bearing zinc arsenate hydroxide) on both sides of a limonite (iron oxide) matrix, in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘CUPRIAN ADAMITE, Ojuela Mine, Mexico’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.191. 280 grams total, 11cm (tray: 10cm) (4 - 4 1/4"). From the Ojeula Mine, Mexico. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘CUPRIAN ADAMITE, Ojuela Mine, Mexico’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition. Uncommon.

Geological Pyrite (Fool`s Gold) Mineral SpecimenA group of pyritohedral pyrite (iron sullphide) crystals, some showing striations; in old white card tray with old Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd label. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.137. 393 grams total, 79mm (tray: 10cm) (3 - 4"). From the Huanzala mine, Ancash, Peru. 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 pyritohedron is a unique crystal form, being a pentagonal dodecahedron. It only occurs in pyrite. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition, a good size for display.

Geological Stibnite Mineral SpecimenA radiating group of acicular stibnite (antimony sulphide) crystals, on matrix, many terminated, showing excellent crystallisation; in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘STIBNITE, Baia Sprie, Romania’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.136. 481 grams total, 10.5cm (tray: 15cm) (4 1/4 - 6"). From Baia Sprie, Romania. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘STIBNITE, Baia Sprie, Romania’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. A ball of stibnite was swallowed in Roman times as a laxative. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition. A good size for display.

Geological Cinnabar Mineral SpecimenA number of exceptionally fine and unusually large cinnabar (mercury sulphide) crystals rest on a matrix of dolomite (magnesium carbonate), with accessory quartz; in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘CINNABAR on Dolomite, Tong Ren Mine, Gui Zhou Province, China’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.133,181. 54 grams total, 62mm (tray: 77mm), largest cinnabar 9mm (2 1/2 - 3"). From Tong Ren Mine, Gui Zhou Province, China. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘CINNABAR on Dolomite, Tong Ren Mine, Gui Zhou Province, China’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition, a good size for display. Crystals are exceptional in this size and transparency.

Geological Stibnite Mineral SpecimenRadiating groups of acicular stibnite (antimony sulphide) crystals, many terminated, and showing excellent crystallisation on both sides of the specimen; in old white card tray, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.136. 141 grams total, 74mm (tray: 94mm) (3 - 3 3/4"). From Hunan Province, China. 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. A ball of stibnite was swallowed in Roman times as a laxative. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition. A good size for display.

Geological Pyrite (Fool`s Gold) Mineral SpecimenA very unusual stalactite of pyritohedral pyrite (iron sulphide) crystals, some showing striations; in old white card tray, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.137. 300 grams total, 93mm (tray: 10cm) (3 3/4 - 4"). From the Huanzala mine, Ancash, Peru. 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition. Bright faces, fine and unusual display piece.

Geological Tetrahedrite and Pyrite Mineral SpecimensA specimen of tetrahedrite (iron copper sulphide) with accessory sphalerite and calcite, and a specimen of pyrite with overgrowths of sphalerite, in old white card trays, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.129,143. 447 grams total, 74-78mm (trays: 10cm each) (3 - 4"). From the Joplin District, Missouri, USA. 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [2, No Reserve]Very fine condition.

Geological Baryte Mineral SpecimenA large specimen of bladed blue-gray barite (or baryte), a barium sulphate, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.210. 507 grams, 15cm (6"). From Baia Sprie, Romania. 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.

Geological Tetrahedrite, Pyrite and Quartz Mineral SpecimenAn exceptional specimen of tetrahedrite (copper, iron, and tin sulphide), pyrite, and quartz, wherein the tetrahedrite crystals have developed unusual step-like surface features, possibly indicating the exhaustion of copper or tin in the crystallizing solution; from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.143. 1.5 kg, 17cm (5 3/4"). 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition. A rarely caught moment in mineral formation.

Geological Pyrite (Fool`s Gold) Mineral SpecimenThree superbly formed, intergrown pyrite cubes; in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘PYRITE, Ambasaguas, La Rioja, Spain’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.137. 259 grams total, 65mm (tray: 10cm) (2 1/2 - 4"). From Ambasaguas, La Rioja, Spain. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘PYRITE, Ambasaguas, La Rioja, Spain’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition, a large size for display.

Geological Calcite Mineral Specimen GroupA group of two unusual forms of calcite: a large, flattened scalenohedral crystal naturally etched to show crystallisation phases, with a portion of one termination removed to show internal structure accompanied by a small intergrown amethyst crystal; two intergrown, shortened scalenohedral crystals overgrown with tiny calcites and pyrites; all in old white card trays, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.177. 758 grams total, 78-145mm (trays: 10-15cm) (3 - 6"). 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [2, No Reserve]Fine condition.

Geological Baryte Mineral SpecimenA large specimen of bladed blue-gray barite (or baryte), a barium sulphate, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.210. 632 grams, 12cm (tray: 10cm) (4 - 4 3/4"). From Baia Sprie, Romania. 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition, a large size for display.

Geological Cinnabar Mineral SpecimenA number of exceptionally fine and unusually large cinnabar (mercury sulphide) crystals rest on a matrix of dolomite (magnesium carbonate), with accessory quartz; in old white card tray with old Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd label: ‘CINNABAR on Dolomite, Tong Ren Mine, Gui Zhou Province, China’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.133,181. 58 grams total, 55mm (tray: 77mm), largest cinnabar 9mm (2 - 3"). From Tong Ren Mine, Gui Zhou Province, China. 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); with old Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd label: ‘CINNABAR on Dolomite, Tong Ren Mine, Gui Zhou Province, China’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition, a good size for display. Crystals are exceptional in this size and transparency.

Geological Axinite Mineral SpecimenA group of classically bladed and wedge-shaped axinite crystals surmounted by two crystals of milky quartz, all on matrix, in old white card tray, with adhesive tape label: ‘AXINITE, Swiss’; white paint label: ’07-5’, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.295. 292 grams total, 70mm (tray: 10cm) (2 3/4 - 4"). From Switzerland. 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): with adhesive tape label; white paint label: ’07-5’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Fine condition, a good size for display.

Geological Pyrite (Fool`s Gold) Mineral SpecimenA group of pyritohedral pyrite (iron sulphide) crystals, some showing striations and with an overgrowth of tiny sphalerites; in old white card tray, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.137. 799 grams total, 10cm (tray: 10cm) (4"). From the Huanzala mine, Ancash, Peru. 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition, a good size for display or for use as a paper weight.

Geological Cinnabar Mineral SpecimenA number of exceptionally fine and unusually large cinnabar (mercury sulphide) crystals resting on a matrix of dolomite (magnesium carbonate), with accessory quartz; in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘CINNABAR, Hunan, China’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.133,181. 134 grams total, 57mm (tray: 10cm), largest cinnabar 7mm (2 1/4 - 4"). From Tong Ren Mine, Gui Zhou Province, China. 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; with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘CINNABAR, Hunan, China’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition, a good size for display. Crystals are exceptional in this size and transparency.

Geological Azurite Mineral SpecimenA fine crust of bladed azurite (copper carbonate) crystals with malachite; in old white card tray, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.182. 195 grams, 82mm (tray: 10cm) (3 1/4 - 4"). From Guandong, China. 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition. Superb colour, good display specimen.

Geological Pyrite (Fool`s Gold`) Mineral SpecimenA large and superbly formed pyrite cube; in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘PYRITE, Navajun, La Rioja, Spain’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.137. 284 grams total, 54mm (tray: 10cm) (2 - 4"). From Ambasaguas, La Rioja, Spain. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘PYRITE, Navajun, La Rioja, Spain’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition, a large size for display.

Geological Cinnabar Mineral SpecimenA number of exceptionally fine and unusually large cinnabar (mercury sulphide) crystals resting on a matrix of dolomite (magnesium carbonate), with accessory quartz; in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘CINNABAR on Dolomite, Tong Ren Mine, Gui Zhou Province, China’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.133,181. 208 grams total, 80mm (tray: 10cm), largest cinnabar 7mm (3¼ - 4"). From Tong Ren Mine, Gui Zhou Province, China. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘CINNABAR on Dolomite, Tong Ren Mine, Gui Zhou Province, China’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition, a good size for display. Crystals are exceptional in this size and transparency.

Geological Azurite Mineral SpecimenA fine and unusual semi-spherical group of bladed azurite (copper carbonate) crystals; in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘AZURITE, Guandong, China’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.182. 63 grams total, 45mm (tray: 78mm) (1 3/4 - 3"). From Guandong, China. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘AZURITE, Guandong, China’.This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition. Unusual crystal grouping; superb colour.

Geological Tetrahedrite Mineral SpecimenA druse of tetrahedrite (an iron, copper, tin sulphide) showing classic tetrahedral crystals, with accessory pyrite in small globular clusters; with old adhesive label, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.143. 2.1 kg, 20cm (8"). 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.

Geological Pyrite (Fool`s Gold) Mineral SpecimenA group of six major and several minor superbly formed, intergrown pyrite cubes; in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘PYRITE, Spain’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.137. 281 grams total, 55mm (tray: 10cm) (2 1/4 - 4"). From Ambasaguas, La Rioja, Spain. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘PYRITE, Spain’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition, a good size for display.

Geological Marcasite on Phantom Quartz Mineral SpecimenA very unusual specimen of globular clusters of marcasite (iron sulphide) on phantom quartz, which first formed as milky quartz crystals and were then overlain by a layer of clear quartz, the milky quartz crystals visible beneath; from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.139, 219. 2 kg, 25.5cm (10"). 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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition. A very unusual crystallisation sequence, rare thus.

Geological Pyrite (Fool`s Gold) Mineral SpecimenA group of five major, superbly formed, intergrown pyrite cubes; in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘PYRITE, Ambasaguas, La Rioja, Spain’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.137. 273 grams total, 75mm (tray: 10cm) (3 - 4"). From Ambasaguas, La Rioja, Spain. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘PYRITE, Ambasaguas, La Rioja, Spain’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition, a good size for display.

Geological Chinese Museum Fluorite Mineral SpecimenA cluster of unusual colourless fluorite (calcium fluoride) cubes, in old white card tray with old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘FLUORITE, Xianghuapu Mine, Hunan Province, China’ and label from the Xiao Xiang Mineral Museum. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008) p.172-173. 139 grams total, 70mm (tray: 10cm) (2 3/4 - 4"). From the Xianghaupu Mine, Hunan Province, China. 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) with old Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification card: ‘FLUORITE, Xianghuapu Mine, Hunan Province, China’ and label from the XiaoXiang Mineral Museum. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Fluorite is found in the largest colour-range of any mineral. This is the first colourless fluorite seen by Dr Bonewitz in 50 years of mineral collecting. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Extremely fine condition. Rare.

Geological Pyrrhotite Mineral SpecimenA fine group of well-formed, platy, parallel-twinned pyrrhotite (iron sulphide) crystals in three groupings, naturally patinated to a bronze colour, in an old white card tray, from the Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd collection. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008). 515 grams total, 10cm (tray: 10cm) (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. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [No Reserve]Very fine condition, a good size for display.

Geological Mineral Specimen GroupA group of four minerals comprising: a quartz stalactite; an octahedral pyrite; rhodochrosite on quartz with a Barbara Sutcliffe collection label; a cluster of quartz crystals, many double terminated; all four in old white card trays with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification cards: ‘QUARTZ STALACTITE, Aurangabad, India; OCTAHEDRAL PYRITE, Huanzala Mine, Ancash Province Peru; RHODOCHROSITE, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico’. 272 grams total, 48-126mm (trays: 76-104mm) (2 - 5"). Quartz from Aurangabad, India; pyrite from Huanzala Mine, Ancash Province Peru; rhodochrosite from Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification cards: ‘QUARTZ STALACTITE, Aurangabad, India; OCTAHEDRAL PYRITE, Huanzala Mine, Ancash Province Peru; RHODOCHROSITE, Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [4]Very fine condition.

Geological Zeolite Mineral Specimen GroupA group of two Indian zeolite specimens: an apophyllite with stilbite, and a scolecite with accessory calcite, both showing excellent crystallisation and form, both in old white card trays with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification cards: ‘SCOLECITE, Nasik, India; APOPHYLLITE with STILBITE, Poona, India’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.251, 253, 267. 251 grams total, 86-132mm (trays: 10-15.5cm) (3 1/2 - 6"). Zeolite from Poona, India; scolecite from Narik, India. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification cards: ‘SCOLECITE, Nasik, India; APOPHYLLITE with STILBITE, Poona, India’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principle London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [2, No Reserve]Extremely fine condition, a good size for display.

Geological Zeolite Mineral Specimen GroupA group of two zeolite specimens: an apophyllite and a scolecite, both showing excellent crystallisation and form, both in old white card trays with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification cards: ‘SCOLECITE, India; APOPHYLLITE, Poona, India’. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.251, 267. 415 grams total, 81-85mm (trays: 78-93mm) (3 - 3 3/4"). Apophyllite from Poona, India; scolecite from Narik, India. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification cards. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [2, No Reserve]Extremely fine condition, a good size for display.

Geological Mineral Specimen GroupA group of three specimens comprising: a multiple chalcedony stalactite; a pyrite octahedron; a hemispherical group of orange, trapezohedral spessartine garnet crystals; all in old white card trays with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification cards: ‘SPESSARTINE GARNET, Hunan, China; CHALCEDONY, Poona, India; PYRITE, Huanzala Mine, Ancash Province Peru’. 221 grams total, 45-60mm (trays: 77mm each) (1 3/4 – 3"). Chalcedony from Poona, India; pyrite from the Huanzala Mine, Ancash Province, Peru; spessartine crystals from Huan, China. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification cards: ‘SPESSARTINE GARNET, Hunan, China; CHALCEDONY, Poona, India; PYRITE, Huanzala Mine, Ancash Province Peru’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [3, No Reserve]Very fine condition. The stalactite is especially attractive.

Geological Mineral Specimen GroupA group of four minerals comprising: a hemispherical group of fine, lustrous, octahedral magnetite crystals; a group of brown calcite ‘dogtooth’ crystals; a group of galena (lead sulphide) crystals on matrix; a crust of orange, trapezohedral spessartine garnet crystals; all in old white card trays, the latter two specimens with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification cards. 544 grams total, 55-70mm (trays: 77-104mm) (2 1/4 - 4"). Galena from from Beuthen, Poland; spessartine from Hunan, China. 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); with Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd identification cards: ‘SPESSARTINE GARNET, Hunan, China; GALENA, Beuthen, Poland’. This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principal London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby`s before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. [4, No Reserve]Fine condition.

LINDLEY (J.) & HUTTON (W.) The Fossil Flora of Great Britain . . . First Edition, 3 vols. 231 hand-coloured (wash) plates (some folded) with guards; subscribers' list; contemp. polished calf, gilt-ruled & panelled spines, marbled e/ps. 1831-37. * armorial bookplates of William Taylor (an original subscriber)

JACOB (E.) Plantae Favershamienses. A Catalogue of the Most Perfect Plants Growing Spontaneously about Faversham . . . with an Appendix . . . of the Fossil Bodies of the Adjacent Island of Sheppey. First Edition. engraved portrait frontis., errata leaf; rebound cream boards, sm. 8vo. 1777

LINDLEY (J.) & HUTTON (W.) The Fossil Flora of Great Britain . . . First Edition, 3 vols. 231 hand-coloured (wash) plates (some folded) with guards; subscribers' list; contemp. polished calf, gilt-ruled & panelled spines, marbled e/ps. 1831-37. * armorial bookplates of William Taylor (an original subscriber)

JACOB (E.) Plantae Favershamienses. A Catalogue of the Most Perfect Plants Growing Spontaneously about Faversham . . . with an Appendix . . . of the Fossil Bodies of the Adjacent Island of Sheppey. First Edition. engraved portrait frontis., errata leaf; rebound cream boards, sm. 8vo. 1777

Fossil and mineral specimens, including shark teeth, copper, garnet, pyrite nodule, realgar. (40+)

Fossil and mineral specimens, including shark teeth, copper, garnet, pyrite nodule, realgar. (40+)

Various collectables including carved mother-of-pearl items, ivory fob modelled as a pear, trilobite fossil fob, Japanese carved nut, antique and ancient coins, etc.

A Standish mahogany 12 drawer entomologial cabinet and collection circa 1870 100cm.; high by 53cm.; 21ins wide by 47cm.; 18½ins deep drawer size 46cm.; 18ins wide by 41cm.; 16ins deep by 6cm.; 2½ins high This cabinet contains a recently assembled collection of colourful and extraordinary butterflies, moths, beetle, scorpions and other insects and spiders. The Victorian era was truly the great age of discovery, the world was becoming a smaller and the push was on to uncover all of nature’s great secrets. Pioneers ranged across the planet looking for new species and evidence of those long lost. Every type of creature, mineral, fossil and plant became ‘collectable’, some of their sheer beauty, some which had yet to be named and added to the ever increasing lists and some for the economic benefits to be gleaned from their discovery and management. The wealthy and learned were predominant in their need to discover, name and possess specimens. Those who discovered species or examples of nature’s creations had them named after themselves and vast reference collections were formed and prized not only by the major institutions but by private collectors too. These were times when natural history collections marked out the status in society of those who owned them. Following naturally from this pursuit it became imperative that suitable ways of housing collections were created and a whole industry evolved engaged in the manufacture of ‘collectors cabinets’. The ‘cabinet of curiosities’ was born. The quality and precision with which this specialised furniture was created was second to none! British cabinet makers were at the forefront of this revolution. Hundreds of years of skill and ability contributed to the production of fine and beautiful cabinets built from the finest materials the planet could offer. Wealthy collectors would commission series of cabinets styled to grace their beautiful homes. Museums employed high skilled cabinet makers to create the settings for their collections and to build cabinets that would not just protect the items within by would look magnificent in these ‘temples of knowledge’. Today these pieces of furniture would be impossible to make to such a standard, the skills are not there and the materials are no longer available. Cabinets once used to protect and display entomological or other collections ‘crossover’ very neatly to other collecting pursuits. It is possible to buy examples of this golden age of cabinet making for a fraction of what it would cost today to even try to emulate the standards of the original makers.

Fossil: An agate bowl Madagascan 28cm.; 11ins wide