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LOT 2042
Natural History - Polished Citrine Quartz Crystal Tree on Amethyst Crystal Base
6 1/4 in. (511 grams, 16 cm high).
The bendable metal branches tipped with polished citrine pebbles, the trunk resting on a geode section with lavender-coloured amethyst and clear quartz crystals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2042
Natural History - Polished Citrine Quartz Crystal Tree on Amethyst Crystal Base
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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Natural History - Boxed Historic Sphalerite with Quartz 'Paper Weight' Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Ex Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory