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LOT 2753
A Collection of Twelve [12] Large Amethyst Mineral Specimens
2 1/4 - 4 3/4 in. (3.51 kg total including box, 5.6-12 cm).
A boxed group of geode sections with amethyst crystals, the colours ranging from very pale purple to dark purple. [12, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2753
A Collection of Twelve [12] Large Amethyst Mineral Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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