Lot 11
  • 11

nautilus cymatoceras sp, mesozoïque, albien (112-99 millions d'années), crétacé inférieur, majunga, madagascar

Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description

  • Diam. 12,5 cm ; 4,875 in
Transparence et couleur miel doré pour la calcite. On notera la qualité des cloisons de ce beau spécimen, les loges étant séparées par un filet nacré comme pour une luxueuse marqueterie. L'un des plus esthétique spécimen jamais vu en collection

Provenance

Collection d'un amateur, France

Condition

nice nautilus, no restoration, perfect specimen. one face contains lodges honey-colored calcite, original colors.
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