Lot 1729
Collection of Five Amber With Insect Inclusions. Insects in amber have been in great demand ever since the movie Jurassic Park. Some of the largest and most beautiful pieces of amber have come from the rain forests of Columbia. Their exact age cannot be determined directly, but their color and hardness suggest that they are at least 1-5 million years old. The size of these very clear amber nuggets varies from 1¾ in. to 4 in. in length. Only the 4 in. nugget has not been polished on all sides; one side has been left as found to allow the termites to be viewed more easily in contrast. The other four very clear golden-colored nuggets contain flies, fleas, ants, beetles, termites, fungus, a small twig, parts of leaves, etc. The more that these amber nuggets are examined with a magnifying glass, the more insects are found, with incredible detail. In a 8¼ x 6¼ in. Ryker mount. Allow $15 for shipping.
Estimated Value $250 - 375.
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