Pair of Polished Cut Ammonites with Crystalline Chambers

GBP 1,795.00

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Object Description

A pair of cut and polished ammonites with crystalline chambers originating from Madagascar. Once living creatures, these ammonites have developed their flowing colours and patterns displayed in their chambers over millions of years of compression, transforming into striking gemstones.

More on Ammonite/s

Ammonites from Madagascar tend to be Triassic to Cretaceous in age, with several different species being available sporadically.
Ammonite/s, which have variable features including crystalline, sediment or calcified segments. These fossils have been well preserved for millions on years.
Higher graded material will have clearly distinctive segments, crystalline areas, and often a mix of calcite infills or sedimentary infills.

Additional information

Comes with two exclusive medium custom-made painted plaster display plinth – ø17cm x height 6.5cm.
Overall dimensions are for specimen and base.

Additional dimensions (each specimen only):

Height: 20.5cm (8.07in)
Width: 24.5cm (9.64in)
Depth: 2.5cm (0.98in)
Weight: 1.5 kg

Object Condition

Good structural condition. Naturally made, prehistoric specimen formed by nature over millions of years. Formations, variations and markings are natural and are to be celebrated as features of each specimen.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:24.5 x H:27 x D:2.5 centimeters
  • country

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By appointment only.

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Directions

From the M50 / Ross-on-Wye
At the end of the M50 take the A40 towards Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth. Take the A49 Hereford Road (third roundabout after leaving the M50) Ignore the first two signposts for Wormelow, Stay on the A49 for approximately nine miles take the next left turn after passing the Pilgrim Hotel, singed A466 Wormelow. Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located on the right hand side, the site is called; Grove Farm / The Grove.

From A49 Hereford
Follow the A49 south from Hereford for approximately five miles. After the uphill section at the Callow there is a layby on your right followed by one on your left. Take the next right turn onto the A466 singed Wormelow / Monmouth, Follow the road for approximately 400 meters. We are located on the right hand side on Grove Farm / The Grove.


UK Heritage
Grove Barn
Wormelow
Herefordshire
HR2 8EG
United Kingdom

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