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LOT 2708
Natural History - Large Brown Obsidian Volcanic Glass Specimen Group [34]
1 1/2 - 2 1/8 in. (1.43 kg total, 38-53 mm).
Comprising variously sized, brown to dark brown coloured chunks. [34, No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2708
Natural History - Large Brown Obsidian Volcanic Glass Specimen Group [34]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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