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Natural History - Boxed Historic Quartz Crystal 'Flower' Specimen Natural History - Boxed Historic Quartz Crystal 'Flower' Specimen Natural History - Boxed Historic Quartz Crystal 'Flower' Specimen
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LOT 2806

Natural History - Boxed Historic Quartz Crystal 'Flower' Specimen

3 1/4 in. (195 grams, 82 mm).

With white to grey crystals arranged in a flower-like formation. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).

CONDITION
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LOT 2806

Natural History - Boxed Historic Quartz Crystal 'Flower' Specimen

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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