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LOT 2451
Mexico Red Calcite Mineral Specimens
1 - 1 1/2 in. (356 grams total, 25-40mm).
A group of forty-two cut red calcite mineral specimens in various shapes and sizes. [42, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ or later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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