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LOT 2536
Pink Iceland Spar Mineral Specimen Group [20]
1/2 - 1 1/4 in. (248 grams total, 13-31 mm).
Comprising twenty parallelepiped specimens showing typical birefringence. [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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From the private collection of Mr J.G., UK, a company executive.
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Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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