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LOT 2499
Natural History - Pyrites 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Specimen Group
1/2 - 1 3/8 in. (672 grams total, 15-36 mm).
Comprising around 80 pyrites or 'fool's gold' crystal specimens. [80, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Peru.
From the historic ‘Victorian Museum’ or later collection of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's); formerly Gregory, Bottley & Co.
(1932-1981) and previously J.R.Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898).
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance.
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LOT 2499
Natural History - Pyrites 'Fool's Gold' Crystal Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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