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LOT 2330
Very Large Cut and Polished 'Septarian Egg' Nodule Half
7 3/4 in. (2.78 kg, 19.7 cm).
The attractive internal structure filled with yellow calcite, brown aragonite, and grey limestone. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Mineral Imports, London, UK.
Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
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LOT 2330
Very Large Cut and Polished 'Septarian Egg' Nodule Half
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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