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LOT 2754
Brown and Black Obsidian Mineral Specimen Group [100]
1 3/8 - 1 5/8 in. (1.18 kg total, 34-43 mm).
Comprising large irregular chunks. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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