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LOT 2296
Natural History - Whitby Dac Fossil Ammonite Cluster
LOWER JURASSIC PERIOD, TOARCIA STAGE, CIRCA 180 MILLION YEARS B.P.
6 1/8 in. (790 grams, 15.5 cm).
A group of Dactylioceras sp. and other fossils in an irregular shale matrix. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Whitby, UK.
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
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Natural History - Pink Quartz Crystal Nodule
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
The rounded pebble split open to reveal the internal cavity filled with quartz crystals in enhanced pink colour. 125 grams total, 49-51 mm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
Natural History - Fossil Megalodon Giant Shark Tooth
Pliocene Period, 5.2-2.5 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Carcharocles megalodon tooth displaying some good polished enamel. 53 grams, 69 mm
Ex Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
Carcharodon megalodon is regarded as one of the largest and most powerful marine predators in vertebrate history and likely had a profound impact on structuring of the marine communities. Fossil remains indicate that this giant shark reached a length of more than 16 metres (52 ft) and also affirm that it had a cosmopolitan distribution. Scientists suggest that in life it looked like a stockier version of the great white shark, Carcharodon carcharias. -
Natural History - Popcorn Quartz Crystal Specimen
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
White to clear in colour with a small section containing light lavender coloured crystals. 363 grams, 11.3 cm
Ex Mineral Imports, London, UK. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (Gregory's).