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Although the quarries of Wyoming are primarily renowned for their fossil fish specimens, they also reveal significant numbers of fossil palm fronds, branches, and other vegetation. It is rare however to see a fossilized plant specimen of such a large size in an almost entirely unbroken state.
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Overall in excellent condition. The branch well preserved with its original breaks and placement of branches and twigs. The matrix retaining its irregular surface texture as well as natural discolouration. Please note that this Lot is heavy.
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Lot 27Sale 20863
GREEN RIVER FORMATION, WYOMING, USAA LARGE FOSSIL BRANCHEstimate: GBP 10,000 - 15,000
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