Lot 658
17 Inch Snail, 50 Million Years Old. The second most popular item from Champagne, France, is this 50 million year old Gastropod, Campanile giganteum. The spiral construction and large knobs are the defining characteristics of this most impressive fossil gastropod. It is more than twice as long as its closest living relative, the Bell Clapper of Australia, which grows to only 7 or 8 inches in length. There are several other seashells in the 18 x 12 inch natural limestone matrix. This huge gastropod and natural matrix make for an unbelievably impressive display with a free-standing base. Weight is 37 pounds.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,500.
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| Realized $575 |
