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pair of ammonite shell bookendstwo ammonite fossils are shown on a black surfacetwo ammonite fossils on a black cloth with a black backgroundtwo ammonite fossils on a black backgroundtwo ammonite fossil shells on a black backgroundpair of polished polished polished polished polished polished polished polished polished polished polished polished polished polished polished polished polished polished polishedtwo fossilized ammonites are shown on a black surfacepair of two polished rocks on a black background
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44 - A beautiful crystallised ammonite in cross-section.
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Estimate €180 - €250
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Description
A beautiful crystallised ammonite in cross-section. Cleoniceras besairiei. L. 16 cm. Approx. 840 g (420 g × 2). 110 million years old. Specimen carefully sawn and polished to reveal the internal arrangement of the chambers filled with golden calcite crystals. Very meticulous polishing, beautiful crystallisation. A fine fossil, rare in this quality. Albian, Lower Cretaceous. Mahajanga, Madagascar.
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About the sale DIJON- CABINET DE CURIOSITES #13 (Archaeology. Asian art. Minerals. Fossils. Meteorites. High period. Curiosities)
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Auction time 09/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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