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LOT 2802
Tray of Mineral Specimens
15 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (1.86 kg, 39.5 x 23.6 cm total).
A group of various natural and polished crystal and mineral specimens. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceMineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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