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LOT 2476
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
NATURAL HISTORY - POLISHED FOSSIL NAUTILUS
CRETACEOUS PERIOD, CIRCA 120 MILLION YEARS B.P.
3 1/4 in. (298 grams, 82 mm).
CRETACEOUS PERIOD, CIRCA 120 MILLION YEARS B.P.
3 1/4 in. (298 grams, 82 mm).
The coiled shell of Cymatoceras sakalavus showing the distinctive chamber construction. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From Mahajanga jungles on the North West coast of Madagascar.
From an old Oxfordshire, UK, fossil and mineral 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.
