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LOT 2769
Historic Gold Ore Specimen
3/4 in. (3.4 grams, 21 mm).
Displaying earthy-yellow, yellowish brown and gold-yellow colours, collection number 251. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970.
From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.
Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
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