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LOT 2186
Natural History - Large Part Polished Historic Fenster Quartz Elestial
6 1/4 in. (1.5 kg, 16 cm).
With two polished faces showing the acicular inclusions of rutile. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Ex Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2186
Natural History - Large Part Polished Historic Fenster Quartz Elestial
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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