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LOT 2001
Natural History - Boxed Aragonite Crystal 'Paper Weight' Display
3 in. (272 grams, 78 mm).
Comprising twinned brown fan-like crystal clusters with well-formed crystal habits. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2001
Natural History - Boxed Aragonite Crystal 'Paper Weight' Display
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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