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LOT 2471
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.
Provenance
From Artigas, Uruguay.
Property of a London lady.
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LOT 2471
Round Amethyst Crystal Geode with Polished Borders
Estimate £2,500 - 3,500€2,900 - 4,060 (for guidance only)$3,380 - 4,730 (for guidance only)
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