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LOT 1745
Natural History - Polished Mineral Specimen Group
1 - 1 3/4 in. (1.19 kg total, 27-44 mm).
A mixed group of 50 polished mineral specimens of various types, including haematite, quartz, red jasper, unakite, angelite, and others. [50, No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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Natural History - Polished Mineral Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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Natural History - Kalahari Desert Wind Stone Group
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