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LOT 1919
Natural History - Medium Polished Malachite Specimen Collection [10]
1 1/2 - 2 3/4 in. (393 grams total, 40-70 mm).
Comprising irregular sections with one polished face, including single and one treble stalactite sections. [10, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1919
Natural History - Medium Polished Malachite Specimen Collection [10]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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