Loading, please wait...
LOT 2855
Fossil Mosasaur 'Marine Dinosaur' Teeth in Matrix
CRETACEOUS PERIOD, CIRCA 145-65 MILLION YEARS B.P.
3 3/4 in. (306 grams, 94 mm).
Comprising two Mosasaur prognathodon teeth set in matrix with some other fossil remains. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Morocco, North Africa.
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.
The Mosasaur is an extinct, large marine reptile dinosaur with an elongated body, long snout and paddle-like limbs. Found worldwide, they competed with other well-known sea predators of the Late Cretaceous, such as plesiosaurs and ichthyosaurs, for food, existing primarily on a diet of ammonoids, cuttlefish and fish.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a 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.
-
Spinosaurus Fossil Dinosaur Tooth Group
Cretaceous Period, circa 125-113 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising two Spinosaurus maroccanus teeth with some root; repaired. 37.3 grams total, 57-68 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
The Spinosaurus was both a beachcomber type scavenger and an active hunter taking small stranded Plesiosaurs, Pterosaurs, turtles and large fish. -
Amethyst and Quartz Geode Section
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
A very large geode section with polished edges, the interior composed of two interlocking sections, one lined with richly coloured purple amethyst crystals, the other side with orange and white quartz crystals, some double-terminated, some light purple amethyst crystals to the edge wall; accompanied by two custom-made display stands, one tall and smaller. 55 kg total, 83 cm including small stand
From Artigas, Uruguay. Property of a London lady. -
Topaz Crystal Mineral Display Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A colourless crystal on matrix. 60.4 grams, 79 mm
Property of a North West London, UK, lady.
