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LOT 2787
Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Half Collection [10]
2 - 2 3/4 in. (985 grams total, 53-71 mm).
Each with a polished face showing an internal cavity, some with a dusting of crystals inside. [10, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2787
Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Half Collection [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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