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LOT 1912
Natural History - Megalodon Giant Shark Fossil Tooth
MIOCENE-PLIOCENE PERIOD, 23-3.5 MILLION YEARS B.P.
3 in. (68.2 grams, 75 mm).
A Carcharocles megalodon shark tooth with serrations and polished tooth enamel. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Florida, U.S.A.
Collected between 1930 and 1960.
From the collection of the palaeontologist R Gledhill.
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Natural History - Fossil Woolly Mammoth Bone
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Natural History - Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A graduated string of tumbled natural variegated lapis lazuli pebble beads with clasp. 100 grams, 45 cm long
Fine condition.
UK gallery, acquired in the 2000s. Property of an English gentleman. -
Natural History - Large Pyrites Crystal 'Paper Weight'
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A pyrite or 'fool's gold' 'paper weight' held in a white card collector's tray labelled 'Huanaco Peru'. 349 grams, 76 mm
From Huanaco, Peru. Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).