History of Science & Technology, Including Fossils, Minerals, & Meteorites
History of Science & Technology, Including Fossils, Minerals, & Meteorites
A Pair Of Framed Fossilized Fish
Lot Closed
April 28, 06:11 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 5,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
A Pair of Framed Fossilized Fish
Phareodus testis; Priscacara
Eocene
Green River Formation, Wyoming, USA
Phareodus testis: Specimen: 4 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches, in 9 x 7 inch matrix. Framed to 11 x 8 3/4 inches.
Priscacara: Specimen: 15 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches, in 17 x 23 1/2 inch matrix. Framed to 25 x 18 1/2 inches.
A fine specimen of Phareodus testis, a predatory fish, expertly prepared with the bones finely drawn out from the matrix, and beautiful scales. The Priscacara is a large specimen with perfectly preserved teeth, a clear reminder of its predatory nature.