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LOT 2777
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
BEETLE IN POLISHED AMBER
PLIOCENE EPOCH, 5.33-2.58 MILLION YEARS B.P.
1 3/8 in. (4.88 grams, 35 mm).
PLIOCENE EPOCH, 5.33-2.58 MILLION YEARS B.P.
1 3/8 in. (4.88 grams, 35 mm).
Polished to a slanting pyramidal shape, containing a beetle with two small bubbles at its rear end. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From Colombia, South America.
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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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
