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LOT 2255
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
NATURAL HISTORY - LARGE POLISHED FOSSIL ORTHOCERAS 'ROCKET'
DEVONIAN PERIOD, CIRCA 417-354 MILLION YEARS B.P.
40 1/4 in. (30.4 kg, 102 cm).
DEVONIAN PERIOD, CIRCA 417-354 MILLION YEARS B.P.
40 1/4 in. (30.4 kg, 102 cm).
The extinct nautiloid cephalopod polished to reveal the internal gas chambers; the extremely long body set on a textured freestanding matrix. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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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.
