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LOT 0414
Deep Purple Amethyst Crystal Cluster Formation
20 1/2 in. (10 kg total, 53 cm high including stand).
A cut section of beautifully layered amethyst crystals with orange druse, polished stalactite formations on the field formed of green celadonite, red-brown agate and white quartz; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
Provenance
From Artigas, Uruguay.
Property of a London lady.
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LOT 0414
Deep Purple Amethyst Crystal Cluster Formation
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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