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LOT 2229
Natural History - Mixed Seashell Collection
1/2 - 4 3/8 in. (747 grams total, 1.2-11.1 cm).
Comprising a large group of attractive seashells in a variety of colours and types, including a number of small spiral gastropod shells. [129, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from various sources within the UK.
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.
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Natural History - Large African 'T-Rex' Fossil Dinosaur Tooth with Root
Cretaceous Period, circa 110 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
A large Carcharodontosaurus saharicus dinosaur tooth with much of the root remaining and visible serrations; repaired. 100 grams, 15.7 cm
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Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Restrung with tubular polyhedral beads. 12.2 grams, 40.5 cm
Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, gallery. -
Natural History - British Fossil Echinoid Group
Jurassic Period, circa 200-145 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising two Clypeus ploti specimens showing good detail. 1.09 kg total, 10.1-11 cm
Found Whitby, UK. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985.