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LOT 2747
A Collection of Twenty Six [26] Large Amethyst Mineral Specimens
1 1/8 - 4 1/8 in. (5.91 kg total including box, 2.9-10.6 cm).
A boxed group of dark amethyst specimens, mainly singular crystals with pyramidal terminations. [26, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2747
A Collection of Twenty Six [26] Large Amethyst Mineral Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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