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LOT 2244
Natural History - Lyme Regis Fossil Ammonite Cluster
JURASSIC PERIOD, CIRCA 199-145 MILLION YEARS B.P.
4 5/8 in. (492 grams, 12.3 cm).
A rectangular matrix with three Promicroceras planicosta fossil ammonites, with another visible to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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Natural History - Knightia Fossil Fish on Matrix
Eocene Period, circa 56-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
The Knightia alta on a rectangular matrix, showing good detail. 264 grams, 98 mm
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Polished Fossil Sea Urchin Pair
Jurassic Period, circa 200-145 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising two polished Clypeus ploti specimens. 328 grams total, 80 mm each
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Spectacular Imilac Pallasite Meteorite
Discovered in 2010 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Meteorite classified as a stony-iron pallasite, in collector's lidded box with documentation. 10.4 grams, 23 mm
Found in Chile's Atacama desert while filming an episode of the TV series Meteorite Men, the find was caught on camera and is shown in the Meteorite Men 'Chile' episode, at about the 14th minute. Acquired from Steve Arnold, co-star of 'Meteorite Men'. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK. Accompanied by a signed certificate of authenticity card from Steve Arnold, a copy of the sales listing, and an aluminium identification plaque.
Imilac specimens are highly prized by meteorite collectors; the finding of this specimen was caught on camera and formed part of an episode of the TV show 'Meteorite Men'.
