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Auction archive: Lot number 1161¤

Rare Land Snail in Amber

Natural History
1 Jun 2009
Estimate
US$1,200 - US$1,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 1161¤

Rare Land Snail in Amber

Natural History
1 Jun 2009
Estimate
US$1,200 - US$1,500
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

Spiraxis Oligocene La Toca Mines, Dominican Republic Snails are very rarely seen in amber, and Spiraxis is perhaps the most beautiful and sought-after genus of those that have been discovered. This perfectly white specimen, approximately 1/8 inch in length, displays exquisite shell detail preserved within a clear, flat pane of amber, surrounded by plant and insect detritus. Offered in a plastic magnifier box. Amber measures 1 ¼ x 3/4in

Auction archive: Lot number 1161¤
Auction:
Datum:
1 Jun 2009
Auction house:
Bonhams London
New York 580 Madison Avenue New York NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 644 9001 Fax : +1 212 644 9009 info.us@bonhams.com
Beschreibung:

Spiraxis Oligocene La Toca Mines, Dominican Republic Snails are very rarely seen in amber, and Spiraxis is perhaps the most beautiful and sought-after genus of those that have been discovered. This perfectly white specimen, approximately 1/8 inch in length, displays exquisite shell detail preserved within a clear, flat pane of amber, surrounded by plant and insect detritus. Offered in a plastic magnifier box. Amber measures 1 ¼ x 3/4in

Auction archive: Lot number 1161¤
Auction:
Datum:
1 Jun 2009
Auction house:
Bonhams London
New York 580 Madison Avenue New York NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 644 9001 Fax : +1 212 644 9009 info.us@bonhams.com
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