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LOT 2849
Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
FOSSIL ADULT WOOLLY MAMMOTH TUSK SECTION
DEVENSIAN PERIOD, 110,000-12,000 YEARS B.P.
31 1/8 in. (5.46 kg, 79 cm).
DEVENSIAN PERIOD, 110,000-12,000 YEARS B.P.
31 1/8 in. (5.46 kg, 79 cm).
A large, curving section of Mammuthus primigenius tusk, showing the internal layering; stabilised. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the North Sea.
Acquired from Milton Keynes Geological Society in 1999.
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.
