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    Sale 5649

    SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL WORKS OF ART AND NATURAL HISTORY

    London, South Kensington

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    29 June 2005

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    • An attractive amethyst
    Lot 29

    An attractive amethyst ''flower'',

    Price realised

    GBP 600

    Estimate

    GBP 600 - GBP 800

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    An attractive amethyst "flower",
    Irai, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil -- 21.6cm. (8.5in.) wide, 0.3kg.

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    Lot Essay

    Amethyst flowers are unique crystal formations formed by quartz crystals radiating from a central point. Very occasionally, they can reach over 30cm. in diameter.

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    No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium, which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.


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