Lot Essay
Preserved in their final pose, these fossil Pectens, are the ancestors of today's modern (edible) scallop. Their surrounding host rock has been carved away to reveal their detail.
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SOUTHERN FRANCE
Details
A LARGE PLAQUE OF FOSSILIZED SCALLOPS
SOUTHERN FRANCE
From the Miocene (23-5 million years ago) the specimens of Pecten maximus up to 6½-inch long
43x41x 5½ in. (112x103x14 cm.)
SOUTHERN FRANCE
From the Miocene (23-5 million years ago) the specimens of Pecten maximus up to 6½-inch long
43x41x 5½ in. (112x103x14 cm.)
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot should be marked with a red square in the printed catalogue and as such the lot will be removed off-site to Cadogan Tate at the close of business on the day of the sale where free storage will apply until 5pm on Thursday 24th September.