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LOT 1691
Natural History - Very Large Australian Amethyst Crystal Specimens
2 7/8 - 3 3/4 in. (1.5 kg total, 74-95 mm).
A trio of very large Australian amethyst crystal specimens in their natural state; in various shades of purple, including one particularly dark example. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
From Australia.
Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
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LOT 1691
Natural History - Very Large Australian Amethyst Crystal Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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