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LOT 2833
100 Polished Mixed Mineral Specimens
3/4 - 1 3/8 in. (870 grams total, 21-34 mm).
A group of 100 polished mixed minerals, including: blue lace agate, carnelian, amethyst, dyed howlite, citrine, aventurine, and jasper. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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