Lot Essay
Nautili are living fossils that have been around for over 300 million years. The present example has been polished to reveal the beautiful iridescent shell.
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Details
A polished cenoceras sp. or nautilus specimen
Madagascar, mid-Jurrasic (180-154 million years ago) -- 18cm. (7 1/8in.) wide, 3kg approx. Display stand
See Illustration
Madagascar, mid-Jurrasic (180-154 million years ago) -- 18cm. (7 1/8in.) wide, 3kg approx. Display stand
See Illustration
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