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LOT 1856
Natural History - Medium Sized Ruby in Zoisite Specimen Group [50]
1 - 2 1/8 in. (1.5 kg total, 26-55 mm).
Comprising variously sized natural chunks in a labelled bag. [50, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Tanzania.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1856
Natural History - Medium Sized Ruby in Zoisite Specimen Group [50]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1
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