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LOT 2289
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
NATURAL HISTORY - FOSSIL SALTASAURUS DINOSAUR EGGSHELL FRAGMENT
LATE CRETACEOUS PERIOD, CIRCA 70 MILLION YEARS B.P.
5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (150 grams total, 14 x 11.5 cm including case).
LATE CRETACEOUS PERIOD, CIRCA 70 MILLION YEARS B.P.
5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (150 grams total, 14 x 11.5 cm including case).
Displaying remains of the shell's textured surface; held in a collector's display box and accompanied y an information label which states 'Patagonia, Argentina. In the province of Neuquen in Patagonia, rocks of late Cretaceous age contain vast numbers of nests of the dinosaur Saltasaurus, together with broken fragments of hatched eggshell. These sites have provided much information about the family life of dinosaurs.' [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From Patagonia, Argentina.
Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, 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.
