Sale 10647
London, South Kensington
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20 May 2015
Price realised
GBP 2,750
Estimate
A COLLECTION OF EIGHTY FOUR SPECIMEN MINERAL EGGS Including malachite, agates, onyx, alabaster, Tiger's eye and others, sold on an Oriental brass tray The eggs 2 ½ in. (6.3 cm.) and smaller; the tray 24 in. (61 cm.) diameter
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