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LOT 2159
Natural History - Natural Australian Opal Specimen
3/4 in. (0.75 grams, 11.99 mm).
Displaying a good play of colour on milky-white background, tag with handwritten information: 'JOAN'S OPAL / PURCHASED / SYDNEY 1983 / IT IS A V. GOOD / ANDDAMOOKA CRYSTAL'. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePurchased Sydney, Australia, in 1983.
From a Norfolk, UK, collection.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.
Accompanied by a pouch and information tag.
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LOT 2159
Natural History - Natural Australian Opal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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