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LOT 2249
Natural History - Cut and Polished Malachite Specimen Group [20]
7/8 - 1 5/8 in. (308 grams total, 22-43 mm).
Each with one polished face to display the internal contrasting banding. [20, No Reserve]
Provenance
From the People's Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2249
Natural History - Cut and Polished Malachite Specimen Group [20]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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