Sale 1633
New York
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7 - 8 March 2006
Price realised
USD 480
Estimate
This lot is offered without a reserve
A MOUNTED QUARTZ CRYSTAL SPECIMEN, 20TH CENTURY 31½in. (80cm.) high
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