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LOT 0429
Natural History - Large Banded Agate Sphere
4 3/4 in. (3.16 kg, 12.1 cm).
With attractive dense brown and white circumferential banding forming an 'eye' design at the top; accompanied by a display stand.
ProvenanceEx Harrods, London, UK.
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Natural History - Fossil North African 'T-Rex' Dinosaur Tooth
Cretaceous Period, circa 145-93 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Of large size, displaying good enamel and serrations. 34.5 grams, 67 mm
From the Tegana formation of the Sahara Desert, Morocco. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
The Carcharodontosaurus saharicus was one of the largest predators (larger than its distant North American T-Rex cousin) of all time and is also related to Allosaurus and the South American Giganotosaurus. -
Natural History - Labradorite Specimen Pair
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Polished with rounded edges and showing rich colour play on most faces, principally blues and golds. 281 grams total, 67-71 mm
From Madagascar. From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusions
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Polished dark-coloured amber specimen with insect and other inclusions. 0.74 grams, 14 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman.