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LOT 0410
Round Amethyst Crystal Geode with Polished Borders
11 1/2 in. (17.5 kg total, 29.5 cm high including stand).
An unusual rounded geode section with stalagmite-like formations of calcite and quartz rising from the base, polished borders revealing the celadonite shell with some exterior basalt visible; accompanied by a custom-made display stand.
ProvenanceFrom Artigas, Uruguay.
Property of a London lady.
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LOT 0410
Round Amethyst Crystal Geode with Polished Borders
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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