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LOT 1826
Natural History - Large Polished Malachite Specimen Collection [9]
2 3/8 - 3 in. (648 grams total, 60-78 mm).
Of irregular shapes with one polished face to display attractive banding. [9, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1826
Natural History - Large Polished Malachite Specimen Collection [9]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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