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LOT 1753
Natural History - Boxed Amethyst Crystal Display Specimen Group [4]
1 7/8 - 2 5/8 in. (303 grams total, 47-68 mm).
All four specimens with dark purple crystals; supplied in labelled carboard trays. [4, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Antigas, Uraguay.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1753
Natural History - Boxed Amethyst Crystal Display Specimen Group [4]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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