Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 1782
Natural History - Adult Woolly Rhinoceros Fossil Skull Top
DEVENSIAN PERIOD, 110,000-12,000 YEARS B.P.
26 3/4 in. (4.85 kg, 68 cm).
From Coelodonta antiquitatis, comprising the upper part of the skull from the frontal bone to the top of the nasal bone. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Oxfordshire, UK, clay pits.
Acquired from Peter Lawrance, Cotswolds, UK, in 2002.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
Footnotes
The form of the woolly rhino’s skull and teeth had evolved to support its grazing lifestyle with its head dipped downwards towards the ground, even in its relaxed attitude. The skull is unusual in having both an extensively ossified nasal septum, probably evolved as a result of the heavy pressure on the horn and face when grazing, and a down-turned anterior region on the premaxilla that contacts the edge of the upper jaw. The shoulders were raised with a powerful hump, used to support the animal's massive front horn and also used for storing fat.
CONDITIONVETTING:
TimeLine 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.
LOT 1782
Natural History - Adult Woolly Rhinoceros Fossil Skull Top
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
RELATED LOTS
-
Natural History - NWA 2947 Chondrite Meteorite Slices in Gem Case
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Two amorphous slices of NWA 2947 chondrite meteorite displayed in a collector's case. 5.77 grams total, 32 mm including case
From the Sahara Desert, North Africa. Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher. -
Natural History - Historic Smithsonite Crystal Formation
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising botryoidal formation of dark brown crystals. 82 grams, 60 mm
Collected in person from various parts of the world mainly between 1957-1966. From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life. -
Natural History - Large Quantity of Polished Green Tourmaline Specimens
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
The colour ranging from light to dark green. 516 grams total, 5-13 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
