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LOT 2447
Natural History - Polished Orthoceras 'Rocket' Display
DEVONIAN PERIOD, 417-354 MILLION YEARS B.P.
36 1/4 in. (10.9 kg, 92 cm).
Of large size, polished to reveal internal detail; on a textured matrix. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.
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Natural History - Fossil Diplomystus Fish
Eocene Period, 56-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
In a matrix. 112 grams, 13.2 x 8.5 cm
Fine condition.
From the Green River Formation, Lincoln County, Wyoming, U.S.A. From an old Lincoln collection.
Seasonally, some 56 million years ago, in the Green River Region of Wyoming, torrential rains fell on the mountains. The rain flowed down the mountain sides, forming wide shallow lakes in the valley below. During the dry season, these lakes evaporated (similar to certain parts of Africa today). Millions of fish died in this short period of time. This climatic cycle happened over a 20-thousand-year period. Layer upon layer of mud was deposited over these years, entombing huge numbers of fish. At a much later date volcanic activity uplifted this area to expose their fossils. -
Natural History - Polished Orthoceras Tower Display
Devonian Period, 417-354 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Displaying several polished specimens on a freestanding matrix. 6.5 kg, 57.5 cm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Cut Fossil Pine Cone
Eocene Period, 55-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Polished agatized Dicotaledon fruit specimen. 55 grams total, 84 x 64 mm including case
From the Western Sahara Desert, Morocco, North Africa. Acquired 1950s-1960s. From an old Bristol, UK, paleontological collection.
