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LOT 2206
Natural History - Giant Conch Shell
8 1/2 in. (1.76 grams, 21.5 cm).
A large natural conch shell showing 'horns' to perimeter. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired within the UK.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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Natural History - Historic Mixed Fossil Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a variety of fossils including bivalves, Dactylioceras sp. specimens, a sea urchin, Gryphaea specimens and others. 4.4 kg total, 2-15.5 cm
Acquired from various sources within the UK. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Natural History - Polished Fossil Orthoceras on Rock
Devonian Period, circa 417-354 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Showing two central polished Orthoceras specimens showing internal chambers. 831 grams, 17 cm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Allende CV3 Carbonaceous Chondrite Meteorite
Found circa 2010 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
In cuboid capsule, with signed descriptor card attached. 0.22 grams, 10 mm
Found in Mexico while filming an episode of the TV series Meterorite Men. Acquired from Steve Arnold, co-star of 'Meteorite Men'. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. Accompanied by a authenticity card signed by Steve Arnold.
