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LOT 2744
Group of Ten [10] Cut Malachite Slabs
2 3/4 - 7 1/4 in. (1.21 kg total, 7-18.5 cm).
Comprising ten irregular sections showing contrasting light and dark banding on both sides. [10,No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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