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Natural History - Historic Epidote Mineral Specimen Natural History - Historic Epidote Mineral Specimen Natural History - Historic Epidote Mineral Specimen Natural History - Historic Epidote Mineral Specimen Natural History - Historic Epidote Mineral Specimen Natural History - Historic Epidote Mineral Specimen
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LOT 2705

Natural History - Historic Epidote Mineral Specimen

2 3/4 in. (30 grams, 70 mm).

Displaying a bed of prismatic green crystals, collection number 604; acquired from Harrods, London, in 1986. [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 and an old Harrods invoice.

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LOT 2705

Natural History - Historic Epidote Mineral Specimen

Sold for (Inc. bp): £20

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