the
late Mr. Beresford Hope, exhibited for some years in the South
Kensington Museum. It is covered with facets, and is unique both as a
mineral and as an example of the lapidary's art This stone, which is
said to have belonged to Prince Murat, weighs 3-1/2 ozs. There were
also in Mr. Hope's collection some fine engraved Beryls.
AQUAMARINE.