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Natural History - Boxed Polished Amethyst Crystal Obelisk Group [3] Natural History - Boxed Polished Amethyst Crystal Obelisk Group [3] Natural History - Boxed Polished Amethyst Crystal Obelisk Group [3]
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LOT 2646

Natural History - Boxed Polished Amethyst Crystal Obelisk Group [3]

1 3/4 - 2 1/8 in. (68 grams total, 46-54 mm).

Each freestanding and with bevelled edges. [3, No Reserve]

Provenance

From Brazil.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).

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LOT 2646

Natural History - Boxed Polished Amethyst Crystal Obelisk Group [3]

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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