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LOT 1903
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
NATURAL HISTORY - DWARF HIPPOPOTAMUS MOLAR TOOTH
HOLOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 10,000 YEARS B.P.
2 1/2 in. (61.2 grams, 65 mm).
HOLOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 10,000 YEARS B.P.
2 1/2 in. (61.2 grams, 65 mm).
A fossil dwarf hippopotamus Hippopotamus lemerlei molar tooth. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From Southern Madagascar.
Acquired 1950s-1960s.
From an old Bristol, UK, paleontological 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.
