Lot 505
Magnificently Preserved Showpiece Fossil Turtle. Species Columbia taunicum from the Oligocene time period (about 20 million years ago). This highly exquisite specimen was unearthed at Kontchekusu, Russia. Not only is this collector's treasure fully intact without missing portions, which is rare in itself, but there is no crushing or flattening to any poretion of the shell, which is almost unheard of in turtle fossils. Measures about 4 3/4" by 3 3/4"' in the original sandstone matrix which has been carefully shaped to provide for optimum visual appeal when displayed. Overalll size including matrix about 6" x 6" with varying thickness.
The vast majority of fossil turtle shells, regardless of size, are found with some degree of crushing due to the soft body parts. Shells without crushoing, such as this, are the elite of their class.
Estimated Value $450 - 600.
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| Realized $518 |
