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LOT 2548
Natural History - Aventurine Gem Tree on Amethyst Crystal Geode Section
6 7/8 in. (691 grams, 17.5 cm high).
Irregular geode matrix with purple amethyst crystals; the metal branches tipped with polished dark and light green aventurine pebbles. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2548
Natural History - Aventurine Gem Tree on Amethyst Crystal Geode Section
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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