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Three Hundred and Fifty Eight [358] Mahogany Obsidian Mineral Specimens Three Hundred and Fifty Eight [358] Mahogany Obsidian Mineral Specimens Three Hundred and Fifty Eight [358] Mahogany Obsidian Mineral Specimens
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LOT 2836

Three Hundred and Fifty Eight [358] Mahogany Obsidian Mineral Specimens

5/8 - 1 3/4 in. (2.35 kg total including box, 16-46 mm).

Boxed group of chocolate brown irregular specimens. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From Mexico.
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.

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LOT 2836

Three Hundred and Fifty Eight [358] Mahogany Obsidian Mineral Specimens

Sold for (Inc. bp): £13

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