Lot 67
Lot 67
A LARGE IRIDESCENT AMMONITE

CANADA

Price Realised GBP 69,300
Estimate
GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000
Closed: 26 May 2022
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A LARGE IRIDESCENT AMMONITE

CANADA

Price Realised GBP 69,300
Closed: 26 May 2022
Price Realised GBP 69,300
Closed: 26 May 2022
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From the Upper Cretaceous, Bearpaw formation (75-72 million years ago), the 20-inch specimen of Placenticeras interclare showing iridescence of red, green, yellow and orange to both sides, with blues to one; some infills and restorations.

20in. (51cm.) diameter
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James HyslopHead of Department, Science & Natural History
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