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LOT 1793
Natural History - Brown Calcite Specimen Group [100]
3/4 - 1 3/8 in. (1.12 kg total, 20-35 mm).
In various sizes, both bags labelled. [100, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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