Sale 12052
London, South Kensington
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19 October 2016
Price realised
GBP 875
Estimate
A SPECIMEN OF QUARTZ BRAZIL the crystal with prismatic inclusion and natural point, on fitted stand 10in. (25½cm.) high
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