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LOT 1956
Natural History - Whitby Dac Fossil Ammonite Cluster
LOWER JURASSIC PERIOD, TOARCIAN STAGE, CIRCA 180 MILLION YEARS B.P.
5 3/8 in. (1.88 kg, 13.6 cm).
Possibly Eleganticeras sp. on a naturally round matrix which has been split to reveal the four ammonite specimens. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Whitby, UK.
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
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Natural History - British Polished Fossil Ammonite
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Asteroceras sp. cut and polished to expose the dividing gas chambers. 119 grams, 86 mm
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Natural History - Fossil Ammonite Group
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Promicroceras planicosta with iron stained surface giving a beautiful contrast in colour, from the Lower Lias, Obtusum Zone. 42.53 grams, 67 mm
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Natural History - Historic Cut & Polished Roman Porphyry Slice Group [4]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising lacquered porphyry slices of irregular shapes, cut and polished on both sides, probably recycled material mined in ancient Roman times. 204 grams total, 11-20 cm
Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).
