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LOT 2416
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
NATURAL HISTORY - CUT AND POLISHED FOSSIL AMMONITE
MIDDLE CRETACEOUS PERIOD, 150 MILLION YEARS B.P.
4 5/8 in. (865 grams total, 11.7 cm each).
MIDDLE CRETACEOUS PERIOD, 150 MILLION YEARS B.P.
4 5/8 in. (865 grams total, 11.7 cm each).
Ceratites sp., polished through parts of the shell to reveal some of the calcite preserved inside showing the dividing gas chambers known as sutures. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From Timor, Indonesia.
Acquired 1950s-1960s.
From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological collection.
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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.
