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LOT 2418
Australian Fossil Insect Cocoon Pair
HOLOCENE PERIOD, FROM 11,700 B.P.
2 - 2 1/4 in. (121 grams total, 53-57 mm).
Two insect cocoons from Leptopius duponti, each with a characteristic opening. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Australia.
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.
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Mixed Crystal and Mineral Specimen Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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From the private collection of a Cornish, UK, gentleman. -
Fossil Megalodon Shark Tooth
Pliocene Epoch, circa 5.6 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A Carcharocles megalodon shark tooth, with serrations and polished tooth enamel. 65 grams total, 82 mm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Collection of Large Red Coral Beads
Early 20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising cut branch-sections, drilled through for suspension, dyed. 100 grams total, 16-29 mm
Private collection, London, UK.
