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Overall in very good condition, the matrix carefully split to reveal the invetebrate specimens, the vast majority of which are fully intact, their structure clearly visible. The plaque has been stablised with a fibreglass mat on the reverse. The bespoke stand in very good condition, noting two vertical scratches to the base of the upright section.
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Lot 86Sale 18819
MOROCCOA LARGE PLAQUE OF FOSSILIZED 'BRITTLE STARS'Estimate: GBP 15,000 - 25,000
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