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LOT 1752
Natural History - Australian Boulder Opal Specimen
3/8 in. (0.91 grams, 10 mm).
In cut dark brown ironstone matrix, displaying a beautiful play of colour. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a UK gentleman, acquired in the 1970s.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
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Natural History - Fossil Gingko Leaf
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From North Dakota, U.S.A. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Historic British Red Tourmaline Crystal Specimen
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Ex Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).