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LOT 2179
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
NATURAL HISTORY - FOSSIL SPORADOCERAS GONIATITE GROUP
DEVONIAN PERIOD, CIRCA 385-359 MILLION YEARS B.P.
3 1/4 - 3 1/2 in. (433 grams total, 83-88 mm).
DEVONIAN PERIOD, CIRCA 385-359 MILLION YEARS B.P.
3 1/4 - 3 1/2 in. (433 grams total, 83-88 mm).
Comprising two freestanding Sporadoceras sp., polished through the shell to reveal the calcite preserved inside and show the dividing gas chambers known as suture patterns where the chambers meet the surface giving a zig-zag pattern. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the Atlas Mountains, Morocco.
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
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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.
