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LOT 2408
Massive Deep Purple Amethyst Crystal Geode Display
CIRCA 140-120 MILLION YEARS B.P.
24 3/4 x 28 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. (177 kg, 63 x 72 x 37 cm).
A large freestanding geode display with polished edges, the interior lined with rich, deep purple amethyst crystals.
ProvenanceFrom Artigas, Uruguay.
Property of a London lady.
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LOT 2408
Massive Deep Purple Amethyst Crystal Geode Display
Estimate £5,000 - 7,000€5,800 - 8,120 (for guidance only)$6,750 - 9,450 (for guidance only)
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