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LOT 1941
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
NATURAL HISTORY - MOSASAUR FOSSIL JAW SECTION
CRETACEOUS PERIOD, 145-65 MILLION YEARS B.P.
2 3/4 in. (68.6 grams, 70 mm).
CRETACEOUS PERIOD, 145-65 MILLION YEARS B.P.
2 3/4 in. (68.6 grams, 70 mm).
A fossilised lower jaw section displaying two teeth from Prognathodon sp., a mosasaur specialised in eating tough shelled prey. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the phosphate mine region, Khouribga, Morocco, North Africa.
Acquired 1950s-1960s.
From an old Bristol, UK, paleontological collection.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
