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LOT 2509
Cut and Polished Agate Display Section Group [2]
6 1/2 - 8 5/8 in. (3.35 kg total, 16.5-22 cm).
Comprising two irregular sections, one dark green with red and grey banding, one pale purple with light green and red banding. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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