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LOT 2824
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
EXTINCT SHARK'S TOOTH COLLECTION
EOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 58-36 MILLION YEARS B.P.
1 7/8 - 3 3/4 in. (164 grams total, 47-97 mm).
EOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 58-36 MILLION YEARS B.P.
1 7/8 - 3 3/4 in. (164 grams total, 47-97 mm).
Comprising a Megalodon tooth in matrix, Carcharocles megalodon with good enamel and serrations from Aurora, North Carolina, USA; Isurus hastalis from Tremblor Formation, Sharktooth Hill, Kern County, California, USA; specimens 135 and 137 from Striatolamia sp. from the Pungo River Formation, Aurora, North Carolina, USA; specimen 127: Otodus obliquus from Khourigha, Morocco, North Africa. [5, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
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.
