Lot 691
Huge 6¼" Carcharodon megalodon Shark's Tooth. Carcharodon megalodon was the largest shark that ever lived, growing to more than 50 feet in length. This immense 6¼" on the diagonal 15-20 million year old Carcharodon tooth was found in the muddy river waters of South Carolina. Estimating the length of a shark at about 10 feet in length to every one inch of tooth, this behemoth would be over 60 feet long. This huge tooth has lovely grey black enamel, an intact black root and excellent sharp serrations There is a minor chip on the edge of the blade and on the top of the blade by the root. Everything is original with no restoration. This tooth is a very desirable size. It comes with a custom stand for display, identified as Megalodon. Estimate Value $1,100 - UP
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| Realized $1,440 |
