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LOT 1916
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
NATURAL HISTORY - SPORADOCERAS FOSSIL GONIATITE
UPPER DEVONIAN PERIOD, 385-359 MILLION YEARS B.P.
6 1/8 in. (805 grams, 15.5 cm).
UPPER DEVONIAN PERIOD, 385-359 MILLION YEARS B.P.
6 1/8 in. (805 grams, 15.5 cm).
A large free standing Sporadoceras sp. goniatite, polished through to reveal the calcite preserved inside and showing the dividing gas chambers known as suture patterns. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the Atlas Mountains, 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.
