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LOT 2711
Antique Coral Branch Display
4 5/8 in. (206 grams, 11.8 cm).
An exceptional display of branching coral, base cut. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a 19th century collection.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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Fossil Megalodon Giant Shark's Tooth
Pliocene Period, 5.2-2.5 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
A Carcharocles megalodon tooth displaying some enamel. 46 grams, 67 mm
From Morocco, North Africa. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
Carcharodon megalodon is regarded as one of the largest and most powerful marine predators in vertebrate history and likely had a profound impact on structuring of the marine communities. Fossil remains indicate that this giant shark reached a length of more than 16 metres (52 ft) and also affirm that it had a cosmopolitan distribution. Scientists suggest that in life it looked like a stockier version of the great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias. -
Large Fossil Trilobite on Matrix
Devonian Period, circa 417-354 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Displaying well-defined ribs to the carapace, and good detail to the head. 812 grams, 10.4 cm
From Hunstanton, Indiana, USA. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. -
Cut and Polished Green Jasper Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
An irregular slice of dark green jasper with red veins, one polished face. 544 grams, 20.2 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's), Harwich, UK.
