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LOT 2716

Natural History - Historic Cut and Polished Agate Geode Half

6 1/4 in. (2 kg total, 16 cm).

Large specimen with light blue, white, colourless and pale blue crystals, collection number 246. [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.

CONDITION

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LOT 2716

Natural History - Historic Cut and Polished Agate Geode Half

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13

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