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Early 20th century AD. A silver-coloured metal ring comprising a D-section hoop with flanges to the shoulders and large squar

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Lot 1904

Early 20th century AD. A silver-coloured metal ring comprising a D-section hoop with flanges to the shoulders and large square bezel with reserved images on a black enamelled field of a balloon with lateral wings attached to a basket(?) between two rectilinear insignia. 14 grams, 22mm overall, 19.02mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 9, Europe 19.69, Japan 19) (1"). From an old Hampshire collection; acquired London military fair, 1995. Balloon units were attached to most armies in the early 20th century where they were used in the observation role and for artillery spotting. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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3rd-4th century AD. A flat-section gold hoop with filigree ropework exterior, granules to the shoulders, drum-shaped bezel wi

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Lot 196

3rd-4th century AD. A flat-section gold hoop with filigree ropework exterior, granules to the shoulders, drum-shaped bezel with filigree bands, inset jasper cloison with intaglio Cupid (Eros) and leashed hound chasing a hare. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 222. For a similar ring from Greece dating to the fifth century BC see The Dallas Museum of Art, acc. no. 2006.68.6 6.45 grams, 25mm overall, 19.02mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 9, Europe 19.69, Japan 19) (1"). From a private UK collection; formerly in a Munich collection formed in the 1970s. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Extremely fine condition.

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16th century AD. A knife with single-edge iron blade, bronze handle with barleytwist shank, lotus flower band to each end, pa

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Lot 1967

16th century AD. A knife with single-edge iron blade, bronze handle with barleytwist shank, lotus flower band to each end, panther-head pommel with chevron texture, gaping mouth and flattened ears. Cf. Allason-Jones, L. & Miket, R. The Catalogue of Small Finds from South Shields Roman Fort, Newcastle, 1984, item 5.1 for type. 100 grams, 21cm (8 1/4"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Very fine condition.

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3rd-4th century AD. A gold hoop formed as a median beaded band and two flanking plain bands, discoid bezel with beaded wire r

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Lot 198

3rd-4th century AD. A gold hoop formed as a median beaded band and two flanking plain bands, discoid bezel with beaded wire rim, cell with inset glass cabochon, intaglio bird with stalk. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 219 for type. 3.47 grams, 22mm overall, 19.04mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 9, Europe 19.69, Japan 19) (1"). Property of a Suffolk lady; acquired on the UK art market. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Neolithic, 5th-3rd millennium BC. A polished epidiorite axehead with flared shank, gently curved chamfered blade, narrow butt

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Lot 2036

Neolithic, 5th-3rd millennium BC. A polished epidiorite axehead with flared shank, gently curved chamfered blade, narrow butt, old collector's label '733'. 335 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Ex Dr M. G. Weller collection, Cornwall, UK; formerly with R A Smith (Keeper at British Museum) and Henry Dewey (British Geological Survey) collections; found Goss Moors, Cornwall, UK, before 1920. Very fine condition.

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Neolithic, 5th-3rd millennium BC. A mixed pair comprising: an epidiorite semi-polished axe from Henry Dewey collection with c

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Lot 2046

Neolithic, 5th-3rd millennium BC. A mixed pair comprising: an epidiorite semi-polished axe from Henry Dewey collection with collector's label '732'; a Lower Neolithic epidiorite semi-polished axe from Cambria ex R.A. Smith collection with collector's label '126'. 456 grams total, 8.5-10.5cm (3 1/2 - 4"). Ex Dr M. G. Weller collection, Cornwall, UK; formerly with R A Smith (Keeper at British Museum) and Henry Dewey (British Geological Survey) collections; found Goonhilly Moors, Cornwall and Cambria, UK, before 1920. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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6th-8th century AD. A silver Saxon or Frankish bow brooch formed as two T-shaped plaques joined by a C-shaped bow, each plaqu

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Lot 2150

6th-8th century AD. A silver Saxon or Frankish bow brooch formed as two T-shaped plaques joined by a C-shaped bow, each plaque with lateral lobes, ring-and-dot motifs; spring, pin and catchplate to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1685. 4.80 grams, 46mm (1 1/4"). Property of a gentleman; acquired prior to 1985. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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9th-12th century AD. A pair of silver square section ingot rods. Cf. Hardh, B. Silver in the Viking Age: A Regional-Economic

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Lot 2243

9th-12th century AD. A pair of silver square section ingot rods. Cf. Hardh, B. Silver in the Viking Age: A Regional-Economic Study, section 6.3.2 and mould published in Hall, R. The Excavations at York. The Viking Dig, figs.54, 55. 36 grams total, 57-74mm (2 1/4 - 3"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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12th-15th century AD. A bronze ring with D-section shank, angled low, with hexagonal bezel engraved with cross with radiating

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Lot 2322

12th-15th century AD. A bronze ring with D-section shank, angled low, with hexagonal bezel engraved with cross with radiating lines. 13 grams, 24.12mm overall, 18.98mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British R 1/2, USA 9, Europe 19.66, Japan 19) (1"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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A large piece of one of the most interesting Chondrites found in northwest Africa; a much studied meteorite, classified vario

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Lot 2393

A large piece of one of the most interesting Chondrites found in northwest Africa; a much studied meteorite, classified variously as L4 to L6, with some examples showing brecciation and higher metal content than others; this example seems to be an L4/5 and shows some regmaglypting and primary fusion crust. Cf: Meteoritical Bulletin #90 classified as NWA 869, an L4-6 fragmental breccia with a Shock Rating of S3 and a Weathering Level of W1. 17.03 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). Found near Tindouf, Algeria, North West Africa; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection and later of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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Jurassic Period, 199-145 million years BP. A cut rounded section of petrified wood in white card box with label reading: 'Pet

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Lot 2396

Jurassic Period, 199-145 million years BP. A cut rounded section of petrified wood in white card box with label reading: 'Petrified Wood of Araucaria mirabilis, Mid-Jurassic, Patagonia, Argentina. 62 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of the collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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Cretaceous Period, 180 million years BP. A group of twenty dinosaur teeth, probably from the marine reptile Mosasaur sp., and

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Lot 2399

Cretaceous Period, 180 million years BP. A group of twenty dinosaur teeth, probably from the marine reptile Mosasaur sp., and showing striations and root nerve cavities, in a white card tray. 38.49 grams total, 13-24mm (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 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. [20] Fair condition.

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Oligocene Period, 45 million years BP. A clear piece of Baltic amber containing an insect together with other inclusions. 1

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Lot 2400

Oligocene Period, 45 million years BP. A clear piece of Baltic amber containing an insect together with other inclusions. 1.83 grams, 34mm (1 1/2"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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A large piece of one of the most interesting Chondrites found in northwest Africa; a much studied meteorite, classified vario

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Lot 2402

A large piece of one of the most interesting Chondrites found in northwest Africa; a much studied meteorite, classified variously as L4 to L6, with some examples showing brecciation and higher metal content than others; this example seems to be an L4/5 and shows some regmaglypting and primary fusion crust. Cf: Meteoritical Bulletin #90 classified as NWA 869, an L4-6 fragmental breccia with a Shock Rating of S3 and a Weathering Level of W1. 57.69 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). Found near Tindouf, Algeria, North West Africa; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection and later of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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Jurassic Period, Bacocian stage, 168-172 million years BP. An A-grade cut and polished Cleoniceras sp. ammonite discovered at

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Lot 2403

Jurassic Period, Bacocian stage, 168-172 million years BP. An A-grade cut and polished Cleoniceras sp. ammonite discovered at Arbala, Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco, with the distinctive pattern of the cross-section chambers. 341 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [2, No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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Jurassic Period, Bacocian Stage, 168-172 million years BP. An A-grade cut and polished Cleoniceras sp. ammonite discovered at

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Lot 2404

Jurassic Period, Bacocian Stage, 168-172 million years BP. An A-grade cut and polished Cleoniceras sp. ammonite discovered at Arbala, Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco, with the distinctive pattern of the cross-section chambers. 620 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [2, No Reserve] Very fine condition.

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Cretaceous Period, Albian Stage, 113-100 million years BP. A group of eight small A-grade cut in half and polished Cleonicera

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Lot 2405

Cretaceous Period, Albian Stage, 113-100 million years BP. A group of eight small A-grade cut in half and polished Cleoniceras sp. and Desmoceras latidorsatum ammonites from Madagascar with the distinctive pattern of the cross-section chambers. 122 grams total, 20-36mm (3/4 - 1 1/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [16, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Pliocene Period, 5.2 - 2.5 million years BP. A large Carcharocles megalodon shark tooth from Georgia, USA, with good serratio

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Lot 2411

Pliocene Period, 5.2 - 2.5 million years BP. A large Carcharocles megalodon shark tooth from Georgia, USA, with good serrations and tooth enamel. 111 grams, 10cm (4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. Fine condition.

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Oligocene Period, 45 million years BP. A group of six pieces of Baltic amber each containing flies together with other inclus

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Lot 2414

Oligocene Period, 45 million years BP. A group of six pieces of Baltic amber each containing flies together with other inclusions. 2.77 grams, 12-21mm (1/2 - 3/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [6, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Cretaceous Period, Albian Stage, 113-100 million years BP. A group of four A-grade polished Cleoniceras sp. ammonites from Ma

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Lot 2417

Cretaceous Period, Albian Stage, 113-100 million years BP. A group of four A-grade polished Cleoniceras sp. ammonites from Madagascar, displaying the distinctive pattern of the cross-section chambers and suture lines. 186 grams total, 40-72mm (1 1/2 - 3"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Cretaceous Period, Albian Stage, 113-100 million years BP. A group of eight small A-grade cut in half and polished Cleonicera

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Lot 2421

Cretaceous Period, Albian Stage, 113-100 million years BP. A group of eight small A-grade cut in half and polished Cleoniceras sp. and Desmoceras latidorsatum ammonites from Madagascar with the distinctive pattern of the cross-section chambers. 131 grams total, 27-42mm (1 - 1 3/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [16, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Pliocene Period, 5.2 - 2.5 million years BP. A large Carcharocles megalodon shark tooth from Georgia, USA, with good serratio

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Lot 2426

Pliocene Period, 5.2 - 2.5 million years BP. A large Carcharocles megalodon shark tooth from Georgia, USA, with good serrations and tooth enamel. 159 grams, 10cm (4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. Very fine condition.

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Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A selection of fifteen Pterosaur teeth Siroccopteryx moroccensis from south of Ta

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Lot 2432

Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A selection of fifteen Pterosaur teeth Siroccopteryx moroccensis from south of Taouz, in the Moroccan Sahara. 8.87 grams, 10-30mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. So far, Siroccopteryx is the only named flying reptile from Africa and its narrow, curved teeth were probably used to catch fish. [15, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A group of three Deltadromeus agilis raptor dinosaur teeth, from the Kem-Kem Basi

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Lot 2433

Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A group of three Deltadromeus agilis raptor dinosaur teeth, from the Kem-Kem Basin, Morocco. 2.63 grams total, 15-22mm (1/2 - 3/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. Deltadromeus had extraordinarily delicate and long limbs, making it one of the fastest dinosaurs to have existed. This species is large by raptor standards with sharp serrated teeth. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Cretaceous Period, Aptian Stage, 125-113 million years BP. A group of six large teeth from the dinosaur Spinosaurus maroccanu

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Lot 2435

Cretaceous Period, Aptian Stage, 125-113 million years BP. A group of six large teeth from the dinosaur Spinosaurus maroccanus from the Tegana Formation, Taouz, Morocco. 175 grams total, 53-99mm (2 1/4 - 4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. The Spinosaurus was both a beachcomber type scavenger and an active hunter taking small stranded plesiosaurs, pterosaurs, turtles and large fish. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Upper Cretaceous Period, Cenomanian Phase, 100.5-93.9 million years BP. A selection of eight Sarcosuchus sp. crocodile teeth

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Lot 2436

Upper Cretaceous Period, Cenomanian Phase, 100.5-93.9 million years BP. A selection of eight Sarcosuchus sp. crocodile teeth from the sandstone deposits of Taouz, Morocco. 37 grams total, 11-28mm (1/2 - 1"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [8, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Mesozoic Era, 250-65 million years BP. A large dorsal spine from the extinct Hybodus sp. shark, showing excellent preserved d

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Lot 2437

Mesozoic Era, 250-65 million years BP. A large dorsal spine from the extinct Hybodus sp. shark, showing excellent preserved detail from south of Taouz, KemKem; Basin Area of Morocco, North Africa. 61 grams, 17.5cm (7"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [No Reserve] Fine condition, repaired.

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Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A large example of a dinosaur tooth, Carcharodontosaurus saharicus (African T-rex

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Lot 2440

Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A large example of a dinosaur tooth, Carcharodontosaurus saharicus (African T-rex) from the Tegana formation of the Sahara Desert, Morocco with some of the serration clearly visible and some good enamel. 15 grams, 55mm (2 1/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. The Carcharodontosaurus saharicus was one of the largest predators (larger than its distant North American T-Rex cousin) of all time and is related to Allosaurus and the South American Giganotosaurus. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Upper Cretaceous Period, 80 million years BP. A group of eight Onchopristus numidus sawfish rostral teeth, from the phosphate

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Lot 2441

Upper Cretaceous Period, 80 million years BP. A group of eight Onchopristus numidus sawfish rostral teeth, from the phosphate deposits of Khourigba, Morocco. 51 grams total, 18-64mm (3/4 - 2 1/2"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [8, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A large tooth of a mid-sized carnivore, Bahariasaurus ingens, from the Tegana For

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Lot 2442

Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A large tooth of a mid-sized carnivore, Bahariasaurus ingens, from the Tegana Formation of Morocco. 23 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. The Bahariasaurus ingens tooth is different from Carcharodontosaurus in being thinner but having a thicker more triangular X-section. Fine condition.

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Eocene Period, 58-36 million years BP. A fossil seed pine cone from the Sahara Desert of Morocco, west of Boujdour. 41 gram

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Lot 2445

Eocene Period, 58-36 million years BP. A fossil seed pine cone from the Sahara Desert of Morocco, west of Boujdour. 41 grams, 57mm (2 1/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. This cone has yet to be described to the genus and the species is unknown. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Jurassic Period, Bacocian Stage, 168-172 million years BP. A large polished oolite Sloenbachia sp. chambered ammonite, discov

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Lot 2449

Jurassic Period, Bacocian Stage, 168-172 million years BP. A large polished oolite Sloenbachia sp. chambered ammonite, discovered at Arbala, Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco, with the distinctive pattern of the cross-section chambers and also displaying suture lines. 709 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Oligocene Period, 45 million years BP. A group of six pieces of Baltic amber each containing flies together with other inclus

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Lot 2453

Oligocene Period, 45 million years BP. A group of six pieces of Baltic amber each containing flies together with other inclusions. 3.04 grams total, 12-26mm (1/2 - 1"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [6, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A group of three dinosaur teeth comprising: two Carcharodontosaurus saharicus and

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Lot 2455

Cretaceous Period, 145-65 million years BP. A group of three dinosaur teeth comprising: two Carcharodontosaurus saharicus and one mid-sized carnivore Bahariasaurus ingens from the Tegana Formation, Morocco. 13 grams total, 20-40mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Eocene Period, 58-36 million years BP. A fossil seed (pine cone) group from the Sahara Desert of Morocco, west of Boujdour.

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Lot 2456

Eocene Period, 58-36 million years BP. A fossil seed (pine cone) group from the Sahara Desert of Morocco, west of Boujdour. 92 grams total, 35-57mm (1 1/2 - 2 1/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. This cone has yet to be ascribed to the genus and the species is unknown. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Oligocene Period, 45 million years BP. A group of ten pieces of Baltic amber each containing flies together with other inclus

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Lot 2459

Oligocene Period, 45 million years BP. A group of ten pieces of Baltic amber each containing flies together with other inclusions. 2.51 grams total, 8-26mm (1/4 - 1"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [10, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Pleistocene Period, 2.6 million years-11,700 years BP. A Mammuthus primigenius tooth from the Brown Bank, Lowestoft, Suffolk,

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Lot 2465

Pleistocene Period, 2.6 million years-11,700 years BP. A Mammuthus primigenius tooth from the Brown Bank, Lowestoft, Suffolk, U.K. 893 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. Fine condition.

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300-65 million years BP. A mixed group of fossils including: two shark vertebrae; a Hybodus shark dorsal spine; a Ceratodus s

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Lot 2472

300-65 million years BP. A mixed group of fossils including: two shark vertebrae; a Hybodus shark dorsal spine; a Ceratodus sp. (extinct lungfish) tooth plate, a garfish scale; a fish spine; seven miscellaneous fish scales. 89 grams total, 1-12cm (1/4 - 3 3/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [13, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Cretaceous Period, Albian Stage, 113-100 million years BP. A group of five A-grade polished Cleoniceras sp. ammonites from Ma

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Lot 2473

Cretaceous Period, Albian Stage, 113-100 million years BP. A group of five A-grade polished Cleoniceras sp. ammonites from Madagascar with the distinctive pattern of the cross-section chambers and also displaying suture lines. 235 grams total, 40-70mm (1 1/2 - 2 3/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Oligocene Period, 45 million years BP. A clear piece of Baltic amber containing an insect together with other inclusions. 1

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Lot 2484

Oligocene Period, 45 million years BP. A clear piece of Baltic amber containing an insect together with other inclusions. 1.87 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). From the collection of the paleontologist R Gledhill; collected between 1930 and 1960. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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A fine specimen of gemmy green tourmaline interlayered with albite, in old white card tray with old adhesive label reading: '

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Lot 2490

A fine specimen of gemmy green tourmaline interlayered with albite, in old white card tray with old adhesive label reading: '3497, G. Valadore, MG', from Pakistan. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.288-289. 76 grams, 70mm (3"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition. Unusual.

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An attractive specimen of precious opal in ironstone matrix with one side polished, the opal exhibiting flashes of green, and

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Lot 2491

An attractive specimen of precious opal in ironstone matrix with one side polished, the opal exhibiting flashes of green, and purple, in white card tray, from Australia. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.232-233. 54 grams, 60mm (2 1/2"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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An attractive specimen of precious opal in ironstone matrix, the opal exhibiting flashes of red, green, and blue, in old whit

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Lot 2492

An attractive specimen of precious opal in ironstone matrix, the opal exhibiting flashes of red, green, and blue, in old white card tray, from Australia. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.232-233. 49 grams, 50mm (2"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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A very unusual specimen of multiply twinned green fluorite showing a both cubic and octahedral crystal faces, with accessory

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Lot 2493

A very unusual specimen of multiply twinned green fluorite showing a both cubic and octahedral crystal faces, with accessory tourmaline and albite, in old white card tray, with adhesive label reading: '4477, Gilgit', from Gilgit, Pakistan. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p. 172-173. 273 grams, 60mm (2 1/2"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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A large piece of one of the most interesting Chondrites found in northwest Africa; a much studied meteorite, classified vario

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Lot 2494

A large piece of one of the most interesting Chondrites found in northwest Africa; a much studied meteorite, classified variously as L4 to L6, with some examples showing brecciation and higher metal content than others; this example seems to be an L4/5 and shows some regmaglypting and primary fusion crust. Cf: Meteoritical Bulletin #90 classified as NWA 869, an L4-6 fragmental breccia with a Shock Rating of S3 and a Weathering Level of W1. 43.39 grams, 43mm (1 1/2"). Found near Tindouf, Algeria, North West Africa; from the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection and later of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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A group of six specimens of crystalline native gold in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd label reading: 'NA

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Lot 2495

A group of six specimens of crystalline native gold in old white card tray with Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd label reading: 'NATIVE GOLD, Verespatak, Romania'. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p. 114-115. 1.35 grams total weight, 4-11mm (1/8 - 1/2"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [3, No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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A well-terminated crystal of bi-colour tourmaline with classic striated prism faces and green prism body, with last 2mm and f

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Lot 2497

A well-terminated crystal of bi-colour tourmaline with classic striated prism faces and green prism body, with last 2mm and fine termination in rubellite tourmaline, with accessory albite, with old Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd adhesive label reading: '284', in old white card tray, from Pakistan. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.288-289. 25 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition. Unusual.

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A mass of dark pink rhodochrosite crystals on matrix, in old white card tray. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Mineral

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Lot 2498

A mass of dark pink rhodochrosite crystals on matrix, in old white card tray. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.179. 805 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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A well-terminated crystal of rubellite tourmaline with classic striated prism faces and accessory quartz, with old Gregory, B

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Lot 2499

A well-terminated crystal of rubellite tourmaline with classic striated prism faces and accessory quartz, with old Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd adhesive label reading: '34', in old white card tray, from Pakistan. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.288-289. 21 grams, 27mm (1"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition. Uncommon - deposit nearing exhaustion.

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A well-terminated crystal of rubellite tourmaline with classic striated prism faces, with old Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd adhe

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Lot 2500

A well-terminated crystal of rubellite tourmaline with classic striated prism faces, with old Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd adhesive labels reading: '264' and '46', in old white card tray, from Pakistan. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.288-289. 20 grams, 26mm (1"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition. Uncommon - locality nearing extinction.

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A set of four rectangular coasters of fine quality lapis lazuli, approximately 3mm thick, from Chile. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronal

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Lot 2501

A set of four rectangular coasters of fine quality lapis lazuli, approximately 3mm thick, from Chile. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.244-245. 405 grams total weight, approx. 87mm each (3 1/2"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) Extremely fine condition.

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An richly coloured piece of natural citrine exhibiting good transparency and with natural internal reflections and veils, in

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Lot 2502

An richly coloured piece of natural citrine exhibiting good transparency and with natural internal reflections and veils, in old white card tray, from Brazil. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p.221. 124 grams, 61mm (2 1/2"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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A large specimen of crystalline native gold; from Verespatak, Romania. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008

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Lot 2503

A large specimen of crystalline native gold; from Verespatak, Romania. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p. 114-115. 0.12 grams, 18mm (1/8 - 1/2"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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A large specimen of crystalline native gold; from Verespatak, Romania. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008

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Lot 2504

A large specimen of crystalline native gold; from Verespatak, Romania. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p. 114-115. 0.21 grams, 19mm (1/8 - 1/2"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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A large specimen of crystalline native gold; from Verespatak, Romania. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008

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Lot 2505

A large specimen of crystalline native gold; from Verespatak, Romania. See Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis, Rocks & Minerals, 2008, p. 114-115. 0.15 grams, 13mm (1/8 - 1/2"). From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ and later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. The firm Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd (Gregory's), was acquired by TimeLine Auctions in 2016. London-born James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) founded the company, which is the second longest-running gem and fossil dealership in the world. James was educated at Archbishop Tennison's School, and afterward found employment in a jewellery company on Regent Street. In 1858 he established his own business in King William Street. A few years later he moved to ‘very extensive premises’ in Golden Square, Covent Garden. He was one of the best known dealers in London, exhibiting at major commercial shows throughout the world and winning awards for excellence in Paris in 1867, Sydney in 1879 and London in 1862, 1883 and 1884. James primarily bought his stock at auction, from collectors and other dealers, and supplied many major collectors and scientists of his day. He built superb personal collections, a selection going to the British Museum. He wrote many papers and was a member of several learned societies including the Society of Arts. The business became known as J.R. Gregory & Company in 1896, still under James' management with the assistance of his son Albert Gregory (b.1864"). When James died three years later, the business passed to Albert. At the end of the 19th century most London dealers had folded or retired, many selling out to J.R. Gregory & Co. Albert continued by acquiring Russell and Shaw (Est. 1848) in 1925 and Francis H. Butler (Est. 1884) in 1927. Percy Bottley (1904-1980) took over the company in 1931, renaming it Gregory, Bottley & Company with respect to his predecessors. Percy’s company survived the 2nd World War by buying out all of its competitors, including the supplier to Pitt-Rivers, Samuel Henson (Est. 1840) and G.H. Richards (Est. 1897) in 1936. Percy also added many important collections to his stock including those of Rev. F. Holmes in 1940, and the Graves collection in 1943. Following Percy's death in 1981, the business was sold to Brian Lloyd, whereupon it became Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd. Brian had been Sotheby’s main Natural History expert in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently traded from Pall Mall. The business continued to thrive, and Brian purchased the Joseph Neeld (1789-1856) collection in 1974 and the historic gold collection of H.S. Gordon, first exhibited at the Empire Exhibition, South Africa in 1936. Brian moved the business to 12-13 Rickett Street in 1982, and to 13 Seagrave Road in 1993. He carried on the company's specialization in historic collections, most recently acquiring that of Robert Ferguson (1767-1840) in 2000. The business moved to Walmer in Kent in 2008, and was acquired by TimeLine in April 2016. Trading History Est. 1858 (59 Frith Street, Soho) 1859 - 1861 (3 King William Street, Strand) 1862 - 1866 (25 Golden Square, Covent Garden) 1866 - 1874 (15 Russell Street, Covent Garden) 1874 - 1895 (88 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square) 1896 - 1906 (1 Kelso Place, Kensington) 1907 - 1926 (139 Fulham Road, Chelsea) 1926 - 1981 (30 (Old) Church Street, Chelsea) 1982 - 1993 (12-13 Rickett Street, Fulham) 1993 - 2007 (13 Seagrave Road, Fulham) 2008 - 2016 (59 Liverpool Road, Walmer, Kent) 2016 - (363 Main Road, Harwich, Essex) [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

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Nordic Passage Grave Culture, Lower Neolithic, 5th-4th millennium BC. A substantial basalt axehead with rounded butt and slig

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Lot 298

Nordic Passage Grave Culture, Lower Neolithic, 5th-4th millennium BC. A substantial basalt axehead with rounded butt and slightly curved edge, ground socket; old inked collector's number '27' and label '524'. 2.9 kg, 24.5cm (9 1/2"). Ex Dr M. G. Weller collection, Cornwall, UK; formerly with R A Smith (Keeper at British Museum) and Henry Dewey (British Geological Survey) collections; found Denmark before 1920. Fine condition, edge tip chipped.

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166-88 BC. Magistrate Dexikrates. Obv: radiate head of Helios right. Rev: R-O to left and right of rose, bud to right, magist

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Lot 3020

166-88 BC. Magistrate Dexikrates. Obv: radiate head of Helios right. Rev: R-O to left and right of rose, bud to right, magistrate's name DEXIKRATHS above, winged caduceus in left field, all within incuse square. SNG Cop 816; BMC 257-258; SNG Keckman 1 641; Sear 5051 variant (magistrate"). 2.71 grams. Good very fine.

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Upper Palaeolithic, 50,000-10,000 years BP. A museum card with three important stone axes attached, each with pencilled annot

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Lot 303

Upper Palaeolithic, 50,000-10,000 years BP. A museum card with three important stone axes attached, each with pencilled annotation of origin, the upper and lower from Thebes, the median from Kous. 569 grams, card: 24cm (9 1/2"). Ex Dr M. G. Weller collection, Cornwall, UK; formerly with R A Smith (Keeper at British Museum), Henry Dewey (British Geological Survey) and Sir Arthur Evans collections, acquired Cairo Archaeological Museum, Egypt, 1895; found Thebes region, Egypt, before 1895. The axe group was obtained from the Cairo Archaeological Museum by Sir Arthur Evans in support of his hypothesis, based on geological evidence, of a Nubian origin for early Egyptian culture. Fine condition.

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143 BC. Rome mint. Obv: helmetted head of Roma right with [R]OMA below. Rev: Roma seated right on shields with wolf and twins

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Lot 3089

143 BC. Rome mint. Obv: helmetted head of Roma right with [R]OMA below. Rev: Roma seated right on shields with wolf and twins before and two birds in field. BMC Italy 562; Sydenham 530; Crawford 287/1; Sear 164. 3.94 grams. [No Reserve] Very fine; struck off centre.

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28-20 BC. Ephesus mint. Obv: IMP CAESAR DIVI F COS VI LIBERTATIS P R VINDEX legend with laureate head right. Rev: PAX legend

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Lot 1058

28-20 BC. Ephesus mint. Obv: IMP CAESAR DIVI F COS VI LIBERTATIS P R VINDEX legend with laureate head right. Rev: PAX legend with Pax standing left, holding caduceus, beside a cista mystica to right with serpent emerging; all within laurel wreath. RSC 218; RIC 476; RPC 2203; Sear 1533. 10.74 grams. With dealer ticket. Near very fine. Scarce.

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