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LOT 2452
Group of Twenty [20] Cut Malachite Slices
1 3/4 - 6 1/4 in. (622 grams total, 4.4-16 cm).
Comprising twenty irregular, unpolished specimens showing contrasting banding. [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2452
Group of Twenty [20] Cut Malachite Slices
Estimate £30 - 40€35 - 46 (for guidance only)$41 - 54 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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