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LOT 2051
Natural History - Megalodon Giant Shark Fossil Tooth
PLIOCENE PERIOD, CIRCA 5.2-2.5 MILLION YEARS B.P.
4 1/8 in. (155 grams, 10.6 cm).
With concave inner face, displaying smooth enamel and serrated edges; from Carcharocles megalodon. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx J. Shaul collection.
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Natural History - Amber Group with Insect Inclusions
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising ten specimens of polished amber in a variety of sizes with insect inclusions. 23.3 grams total, 16-34 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Amber with Insect Inclusions
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Polished honey-coloured amber with several small insect and other inclusions. 3.2 grams, 37 mm
From a North American collection. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. -
Natural History - Boxed Mixed Mineral Collection [12]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Each in a labelled specimen tray, comprising: chrysocolla, tourmaline, kyanite, ulexite, bornite, orpiment, rubellite, optical calcite, calcite, sulphur, white calcite and realgar. 147 grams total, 23-31 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).