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LOT 2532
Cut and Polished Agate Geode Section Group [10]
2 5/8 - 2 7/8 in. (1.71 kg total, 66-72 mm).
Each displaying grey or brown banding in contrasting colours. [10, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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