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LOT 3052
Large Amethyst Crystal 'Flower' Display Piece
7 7/8 in. (1.59 kg, 20 cm).
Displaying white, pink and brown colours with small prismatic light and dark purple amethyst crystals; old mounting point to underside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a Bristol, UK, gentleman collector.
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LOT 3052
Large Amethyst Crystal 'Flower' Display Piece
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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