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LOT 2660
Natural History - Historic 'Corinto, Minas Gerais, Brazil' Quartz Crystal Specimen
5 3/8 in. (217 grams, 13.6 cm).
Displaying two large, almost colourless prismatic crystals with some smaller crystals; bought from Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd for £60.00 in the 1980s, with an old label. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK mineral and fossil market, since 1970.
From the historic mineral collection of Richard Valentine Cain, London, UK, thence by descent.
Accompanied by an original historic index file card.
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LOT 2660
Natural History - Historic 'Corinto, Minas Gerais, Brazil' Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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