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LOT 2566
Rock Crystal Bead Necklace
25 1/4 in. (146 grams, 64 cm).
Composed of graduated cylindrical and biconical beads, some fluted and some facetted, large barrel-shaped bead to the centre; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx West country, UK, collection, 2000s.
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