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LOT 2553
Massive Cut and Polished Septarian 'Egg' Half
8 7/8 in. (3.53 kg, 22.5 cm).
The attractive internal structure filled with yellow and brown aragonite crystals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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