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LOT 1810
Natural History - Green Agate and Amethyst Gem Tree
6 3/4 in. (648 grams, 17 cm high).
A medium size gemstone tree consisting of a brass trunk and branches tipped with polished green agate, mounted on a section of amethyst geode. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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