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LOT 2616
Natural History - Historic Large Cut and Polished Agate Mineral Specimen Pair
4 5/8 - 4 3/4 in. (2.27 kg total, 11.8-12 cm).
Cut in two halves with the cut faces polished to emphasise the brown and grey banding, collection number 332. [2, 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 2616
Natural History - Historic Large Cut and Polished Agate Mineral Specimen Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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