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LOT 2843

Citrine Gem Tree on Amethyst Crystal Geode Section

7 1/2 in. (475 grams, 19 cm).

Irregular geode matrix with light purple amethyst crystals; the metal branches tipped with polished light-coloured citrine pebbles. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.

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LOT 2843

Citrine Gem Tree on Amethyst Crystal Geode Section

Sold for (Inc. bp): £7

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