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LOT 2550
Polished Fossil Orthoceras Egg Pair
DEVONIAN PERIOD, CIRCA 417-354 MILLION YEARS B.P.
2 - 2 5/8 in. (300 grams total, 49-67 mm).
Comprising two polished fossiliferous eggs, each showing a partial Orthoceras specimen. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.
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Fossil Mioplosus Fish in Matrix
Eocene Period, circa 56-33 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
On a rectangular matrix and showing good detail on the spine and fins. 709 grams, 20.2 cm
From Green River formation, Wyoming, USA. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. -
Fossil Shark's Teeth in Display Case
Cretaceous-Eocene Period, circa 70-45 million years B.P.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A glazed display case with mounted specimens of various teeth, vertebrae and ray palates, with identifying labels. 927 grams total, 34.6 x 24.6 cm
From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. -
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Collection of Cabochon Rubies
Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £27
Comprising six polished cabochons, some lead glass-filled. 5.15 grams total, 8-11 mm
Private collection, London, UK.
