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LOT 2240
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
NATURAL HISTORY - POLISHED DOUVILLEICERAS FOSSIL AMMONITE GROUP
MIDDLE CRETACEOUS PERIOD, CIRCA 150 MILLION YEARS B.P.
1 3/4 in. (120 grams total, 45-46 mm).
MIDDLE CRETACEOUS PERIOD, CIRCA 150 MILLION YEARS B.P.
1 3/4 in. (120 grams total, 45-46 mm).
Comprising three Douvilleiceras sp. (sometimes known as a goat horn) polished to reveal rich calcites and suture patterns. [3, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the North-East Coast of Madagascar in the jungles of Mahajanga.
Acquired 1950s-1960s.
From an old Bristol, UK, palaeontological 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.
