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LOT 2407
Natural History - Megalodon Giant Shark Fossil Tooth
PLIOCENE PERIOD, 5.2-2.5 MILLION YEARS B.P.
2 3/8 in. (29.5 grams, 60 mm).
Triangular tooth of Carcharocles megalodon displaying some good polished enamel. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of the vendor's father, thence by descent.
From the private collection of a New York, USA gentleman.
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Comprising different sizes and colours ranging from white to red and dark brown, some with attractive banding. 1.18 kg total, 21-37 mm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
