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LOT 1998
Natural History - 'Whitby' Fossil Ammonites in Matrix
JURASSIC PERIOD, CIRCA 180 MILLION YEARS B.P.
5 1/2 in. (770 grams, 14.2 cm).
A group of Gagaticeras sp. fossil ammonites in an oval-shaped pebble. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Lower Jurassic, Lower Lias, Yorkshire.
From a Lincolnshire, UK, collection.
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Natural History - Jurassic Coast Fossil Bone Group
Jurassic Period, 199-145 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £19
A pair of irregular matrices containing fossil bones of unidentified types. 5.15 kg total, 20-28.5 cm
Fine condition.
Found Dorset, 1980s. Ex UK collection. Property of a Portsmouth, UK gentleman. -
Natural History - Fossil Fly Group
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A group of three fossil flies in matrix. 198 grams total, 51-79 mm
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