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LOT 2172
Natural History - Pyrite 'Fools Gold' Specimen Group [100]
5/8 - 1 1/8 in. (645 grams total, 14-29 mm).
Comprising small nuggets, some with cut edges. [100, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Peru.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 2172
Natural History - Pyrite 'Fools Gold' Specimen Group [100]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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