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LOT 1953
Natural History - Cut and Polished Amethyst Crystal Obelisk Group
3 1/4 - 3 3/4 in. (240 grams total, 83-94 mm).
A trio of cut and polished amethyst obelisks; held in a white card collector's tray. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1953
Natural History - Cut and Polished Amethyst Crystal Obelisk Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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