No. 84360001

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Orthoceras and Ammonites, Mortality Plate - Fossil plate matrix - 213 mm - 205 mm  (No Reserve Price)
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Orthoceras and Ammonites, Mortality Plate - Fossil plate matrix - 213 mm - 205 mm (No Reserve Price)

Orthoceras and Ammonites, natural plate/slab Period: Devonian ( ~ 419-359 mil. years ago ) Origin: Atlas Mountains, Morocco Bought in Marrakesh, Morocco, in 1978, from a workshop making decorative items from mortality plates, so you may notice a couple of polishing drops on the surface. From old private Greek collection. Condition: Very good conservation, No treatment as you see on the UV light. In 2 photos the arrows represent locations of specimen. In 3-4 photos you can see some moisture applied so some details can be more visible. You can take the plate in a workshop cut in smaller pieces and polish them as well if you wish. High scientific value, intricate patterns and textures of the shells, such plates are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts. Plate size: 213 mm X 205 mm X 18 mm Net Weight: 1860 gr. Gross weight (item+packing): ~2.2 Kgs Scale is commercial, non-laboratory, possible deviation ~+-2% Registered post. Shipment cost includes postage, insurance (Secursus), labor, very strong custom packing, special film protects the matrix surface. Import, customs, tariff costs/procedures on behalf of buyer. Security seals. Return not possible due to shipment costs. Weblink/shipment status.

No. 84360001

No longer available
Orthoceras and Ammonites, Mortality Plate - Fossil plate matrix - 213 mm - 205 mm  (No Reserve Price)

Orthoceras and Ammonites, Mortality Plate - Fossil plate matrix - 213 mm - 205 mm (No Reserve Price)

Orthoceras and Ammonites, natural plate/slab

Period: Devonian ( ~ 419-359 mil. years ago )

Origin: Atlas Mountains, Morocco

Bought in Marrakesh, Morocco, in 1978, from a workshop making decorative items from mortality
plates, so you may notice a couple of polishing drops on the surface.
From old private Greek collection.
Condition: Very good conservation,
No treatment as you see on the UV light.

In 2 photos the arrows represent locations of specimen.
In 3-4 photos you can see some moisture applied so some details can be more visible.
You can take the plate in a workshop cut in smaller pieces and polish them as well if you wish.

High scientific value, intricate patterns and textures of the shells,
such plates are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.

Plate size: 213 mm X 205 mm X 18 mm
Net Weight: 1860 gr.
Gross weight (item+packing): ~2.2 Kgs
Scale is commercial, non-laboratory, possible deviation ~+-2%

Registered post. Shipment cost includes postage, insurance (Secursus), labor, very strong custom packing,
special film protects the matrix surface. Import, customs, tariff costs/procedures on behalf of buyer.
Security seals.
Return not possible due to shipment costs. Weblink/shipment status.


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