Lot 824
Pair of Large Ammonites From Madagascar. This matched pair of 6 1/2" diameter ammonites, Perisphinctes, are 150 million years old, from the island of Madagascar. Some of the best preserved and most beautiful ammonites in the world come from this island. The first of these two ammonites is whole, displaying a lovely creamy pattern of strengthening sutures contrasted against the dark brown color of the ammonite. The patterns of these sutures are like fingerprints, with no two species of ammonites having the same suture pattern. The second ammonite has been cut in two halves and polished to reveal the detail of the inner chambers. Ammonites added chambers as they grew and in this specimen, each chamber is excellently defined and filled with root-beer-colored calcite or green and brown, pastel-colored rock. These ammonites are both beautiful and interesting. Add $15 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $245 - 450.
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| Realized $184 |
