Spetchley - Property from the Berkeley Collection
Spetchley - Property from the Berkeley Collection
THE BERKELEY COLLECTION OF FOSSILS, ASSEMBLED IN THE 19TH CENTURY
Auction Closed
December 11, 04:05 PM GMT
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
THE BERKELEY COLLECTION OF FOSSILS, ASSEMBLED IN THE 19TH CENTURY
including fossilised flora and stigmaria, various molluscs, ammonites, trilobites, belemnites and the fin of a sauropterygian, some polished and cut-cross sections as well as other various fossilised bones together with a hippopotamus molar mounted on a Victorian oak stand with ivorine label printed 'Rowland Ward Ltd. 167 Piccadilly' to the underside (qty)
This lot contains endangered species. Sotheby's recommends that buyers check
with their own government regarding any importation requirements prior to
placing a bid. Please note that Sotheby's will not assist buyers with the shipment of
this lot to the US. A buyer's inability to export or import these lots cannot justify a
delay in payment or sale cancellation.
Most acquired by Robert Martin Berkeley (1823-1897)