Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
Jun 1, 2019
United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 3249:
Natural History - African 'T-Rex' Fossil Tooth
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Start price:
£
41
Estimated price:
$80 - $100
Auction house commission:
30%
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Natural History - African 'T-Rex' Fossil Tooth
Cretaceous Period, Aptian Stage, 125-113 million years BP
A large tooth of the Carcharodontosaurus saharicus from the Tegana formation of the Sahara Desert, Morocco. 21 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). Fine condition, repaired.
Provenance
From an old Lincolnshire collection; acquired during the 1980s.
Footnotes
The Carcharodontosaurus saharicus was one of the largest predators of all time (larger than its distant North American T-Rex cousin) and is related to Allosaurus and the South American Giganotosaurus.
