FOSSIL FERN IN OPENED NODULE

拍品描述

Cretaceous Period, circa 145-65 million years B.P. An opened oval nodule displaying the positive and negative of the fern fossil. 218 grams total, 9.8-10.2 cm (3 7/8 - 4 in.). [2, No Reserve] From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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