Sale 12052
London, South Kensington
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19 October 2016
Price realised
GBP 1,875
Estimate
SPECIMENS OF PETRIFIED WOOD INDONESIA the eight polished spheres of various sizes, the largest 6½-inches diameter 6½in. (16cm.) diameter the largest
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