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LOT 2467
Natural History - Historic Mounted 'Australia' Black Opal Specimen Pendant
3/4 in. (1.77 grams, 20 mm).
Polished to an oval cabochon and mounted to a pendant frame, collection number 219. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Miss Rawlinson in 1908.
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 2467
Natural History - Historic Mounted 'Australia' Black Opal Specimen Pendant
Sold for (Inc. bp): £150
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