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TWO OLD MINERAL EGGS: Malachite & Obsidian

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TWO OLD MINERAL EGGS: Malachite & Obsidian

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Two old and polished, mineral collector's eggs: mahogany obsidian and stabilized malachite; each on a French-style, silver-gilt tripod stand with design of mask and fruit swags on claw feet, mounted on conforming malachite bases; Provenance: From the Collection of Eugene Iglesias; H: 3 3/4" (each egg, approx.); H; 3 3/4" (each stand, approx.)

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TWO OLD MINERAL EGGS: Malachite & Obsidian

Name: TWO OLD MINERAL EGGS: Malachite & Obsidian
SKU: 50103453
Price: 1700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $500

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