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LOT 1701
Natural History - Polished Mineral Specimen Group
1 1/4 - 1 3/4 in. (1.12 kg total, 31-45 mm).
A mixed group of 50 polished mineral 'pebbles'. [50, No Reserve]
Provenance
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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