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LOT 2846
Natural History - Historic 'Paleleh, North Celebes, East Indies' Gold Ore on Quartz Crystal Specimen
2 5/8 in. (89 grams, 67 mm).
Displaying sandy-yellow, yellowish-white, white, and gold-yellow colours colours, collection number 121. [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 2846
Natural History - Historic 'Paleleh, North Celebes, East Indies' Gold Ore on Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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