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LOT 2054
Quartz Bead Necklace String
20TH CENTURY A.D.
17 7/8 in. (11.2 grams, 45.5 cm).
Composed of spherical translucent beads, restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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Opening Bid: £50
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