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LOT 2867
Collection of Seventy Three [73] Boxed and Unboxed Amethyst Crystal Geode Display Pieces
5/8 - 2 5/8 in. (1.95 kg total including box, 16-66 mm).
Boxed group of light to dark purple amethyst crystal specimens, including some on matrix. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2867
Collection of Seventy Three [73] Boxed and Unboxed Amethyst Crystal Geode Display Pieces
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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