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LOT 2208

Natural History - Boxed Polished Quartz Rock Crystal Specimen Group [10]

1 1/2 - 1 3/4 in. (614 grams total, 40-45 mm).

Comprising ten cut sections of large translucent crystals, each in a labelled cardboard box. [10, No Reserve]

Provenance

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

CONDITION

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LOT 2208

Natural History - Boxed Polished Quartz Rock Crystal Specimen Group [10]

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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