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LOT 2262
Natural History - Very Large Fossil Orthoceras Sculpture
DEVONIAN PERIOD, CIRCA 417-354 MILLION YEARS B.P.
44 3/4 in. (52.3 kg, 113.5 cm).
Formed as a freestanding three-dimensional formation of torpedo-shapes on a chiselled matrix; each 'torpedo' with multiple Orthoceras sp. fossils, some showing the cross-section of the creature.
ProvenanceFrom Morocco, North Africa.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 2262
Natural History - Very Large Fossil Orthoceras Sculpture
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
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Natural History - Mixed Seashell Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising a large group of attractive seashells in a variety of colours and types, including a number of small spiral gastropod shells. 747 grams total, 1.2-11.1 cm
Acquired from various sources within the UK. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
Natural History - Sanibel Island, USA, Seashell Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising a large group of attractive seashells in a variety of colours and types. 937 grams total, 20-78 mm
Acquired from various sources within the UK. Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. -
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Natural History - Polished Amber with Spider Mite Inclusion
Oligocene Period, circa 45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
An ellipsoid section fragment of amber, polished, with three spider-mite inclusions. 1.52 grams, 32 mm
From the Baltic Sea Coast, Primorskoje mine, Kaliningrad. From an Essex, UK, collection. Accompanied by an illustrated identification card with collection number 3208.
