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LOT 2128
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
NATURAL HISTORY - HISTORIC CUT AND POLISHED FOSSIL AMMONITE PAIR
JURASSIC PERIOD, BACOCIAN STAGE, 168-172 MILLION YEARS B.P.
3 1/8 in. (117 grams total, 79 mm each).
JURASSIC PERIOD, BACOCIAN STAGE, 168-172 MILLION YEARS B.P.
3 1/8 in. (117 grams total, 79 mm each).
Cleoniceras sp. ammonite, polished to reveal the distinctive pattern of the cross section chambers. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From Arbala, Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco Morocco, North Africa.
Collected in person in 2014.
From the private mineral collection of Stephen Atkinson, Harpenden, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of a letter from the vendor giving details of him collecting these minerals throughout his life.
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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.
