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LOT 2557
Natural History - Dendritic Jasper Mineral Display Group [3]
3 5/8 - 4 1/4 in. (1.11 kg total, 9.2-10.7 cm).
Of irregular shapes with one polished face. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2557
Natural History - Dendritic Jasper Mineral Display Group [3]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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