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LOT 2073
Natural History - Large Cut and Polished Septarian Egg Half
7 5/8 in. (3.28 kg, 19.5 cm).
The attractive internal structure filled with yellow and brown aragonite crystals. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2073
Natural History - Large Cut and Polished Septarian Egg Half
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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