




Lot 18
Fine Iridescent Ammonite
10 – 11 August 2020, 10:00 PDT
Los AngelesSold for US$6,075 inc. premium
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Fine Iridescent Ammonite
Placenticeras meeki
Upper Cretaceous
Bear Paw, St. Mary's River, Alberta, Canada
Originating from southern Alberta, the present specimen displays remarkably brilliant colors not seen in ammonites from other localities. Coveted by collectors the world over, their stunning palettes fortuitously result from the light interference by the shell layers, the present example has rich reds visible on both sides. Measuring 19 1/2 x 16 x 2 1/2 in
Upper Cretaceous
Bear Paw, St. Mary's River, Alberta, Canada
Originating from southern Alberta, the present specimen displays remarkably brilliant colors not seen in ammonites from other localities. Coveted by collectors the world over, their stunning palettes fortuitously result from the light interference by the shell layers, the present example has rich reds visible on both sides. Measuring 19 1/2 x 16 x 2 1/2 in