A Large Polished Ammonite And Smaller Matching Pair,

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A Large Polished Ammonite And Smaller Matching Pair,
Madagascar, Jurassic period (208-146 million years ago) -- 26.5cm. (10 3/8in.), 20.5cm. (8 1/8in.) and 20cm. (7 7/8in.) wide, with display stands

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Lot Essay

The polishing process has revealed the intricate suture lines of this species in striking detail. The darker colouration in the ammonite is due to the presence of pyrite in the sediment that has filled the chambers during fossilisation.

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