Lot 659
Three Fossil Feathers and Insects in Amber. This large 2.75 x 1.75 inch clear and loaded amber nugget contains three large bird feathers that are joined together in a long 1.6 inches grouping. Bird feathers preserved in amber are extremely rare and these three feathers are very clear with their delicate veins and barbs well detailed. As an extra bonus this interesting piece of amber is absolutely loaded with insect inclusions including ants, a leafhopper, a winged termite with excellent wing detail, a spider, rove beetles, advanced flies, fungus gnats and many reddish circular globs of fungus. Many hours can be spent examining this loaded piece of amber with a low power magnifying glass and discovering new insects and details. The absolute age of young Colombian amber or copal cannot be determined as amber itself cannot be tested and dated, but from the color and hardness of the golden Colombian nuggets, experts suggest their age to be at least 1-5 million years old or older.
Allow $15 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,200.
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