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LOT 2016
Natural History - Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Pair
3 5/8 in. (760 grams total, 92 mm each).
A matching pair of agate geode halves, with polishing to the cut faces and crystals to the exposed inner surfaces. [2, No Reserve]
Provenance
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2016
Natural History - Cut and Polished Agate Crystal Geode Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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