Lot 38
Lot 38
A PAIR OF PYRITIZED SPLIT AMMONITES

Russia

Price Realised GBP 1,008
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GBP 1,000 - GBP 1,500
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A PAIR OF PYRITIZED SPLIT AMMONITES

Russia

Price Realised GBP 1,008
Price Realised GBP 1,008
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From the Jurassic (circa 201-145 million years ago), a matching split pair of Speetoniceras sp., split and polished to reveal attractive internal chambers, some filled with golden/orange calcite and others lined with druzy pyrite crystals.

each: 1212 x 1112 x 158in. (31.8 x 29.2 x 4.1cm.)
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This lot is offered without reserve.
This lot will be removed to Christie’s Park Royal. Christie’s will inform you if the lot has been sent offsite. Our removal and storage of the lot is subject to the terms and conditions of storage which can be found at Christies.com/storage and our fees for storage are set out in the table below - these will apply whether the lot remains with Christie’s or is removed elsewhere. Please call Christie’s Client Service 24 hours in advance to book a collection time at Christie’s Park Royal. All collections from Christie’s Park Royal will be by pre-booked appointment only. Tel: +44 (0)20 7839 9060 Email: cscollectionsuk@christies.com. If the lot remains at Christie’s it will be available for collection on any working day 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Lots are not available for collection at weekends.
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