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LOT 2515
Large Group of Forty-Two [42] Cleaved Optical Calcite Specimens
1 - 1 5/8 in. (1.54 kg total, 24-42 mm).
Comprising forty-two calcite rhombs displaying characteristic double refraction. [42, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2515
Large Group of Forty-Two [42] Cleaved Optical Calcite Specimens
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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Opening Bid: £5
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Opening Bid: £5
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From a UK collection formed in the early 2000s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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Natural Fossil Coral Head
Devonian Period, circa 417-354 million years B.P.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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