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LOT 2286
Large Deep Purple Amethyst Cathedral Display
CIRCA 140-120 MILLION YEARS B.P.
33 x 15 x 6 5/8, 44 1/8 in. (38.6 kg, 84 x 38 x 17 cm, 112 cm including stand).
A complete half of a pyramidal geode, showing deep purple amethyst crystals with tan-coloured druzy quartz; mounted on a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceFrom Artigas, Uruguay.
Property of a London lady.
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![Group of Ten [10] Cut and Polished Agate Geode Slices](https://timelineauctions.com/upload/images/items/small/256009-s.jpg)
Group of Ten [10] Cut and Polished Agate Geode Slices
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Comprising ten polished transparent to translucent slices, one showing interesting 'eye' formations, some with enhanced colouring. 593 grams total, 7.9-11.5 cm
From Brazil. Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
