508 Specimen Seashell Imbedded in Natural Limestone Configuration, presented on a separate square base of highly polished Coquina marble, h. 5", w. 4", d. 4".
Estimate: 75 - 125
510 Two Rare Archaic Chinese Jade Axe Heads, Neolithic period, second-first millenium B.C., the first a flecked black jade example of tapered ovoid form with rounded edges, l. 6-1/2"; and the second a light-colored jade axe head of attenuated tapered form, l. 8-3/4"; both stone surfaces with untouched "as found" patination from an extended period of burial.
Estimate: 150 - 300
513 Natural Blue Agate Oviform Geode, the upper surface open to reveal the complex crystalline interior structure, h. 4-1/2", w. 3", d. 3".
Estimate: 100 - 200
514 Large and Weighty Iron Ore Specimen, of "mountain" form, presented on a Chinese carved hardwood square display stand, h. 2-1/2", w. 3", l. 4-3/4".
Estimate: 100 - 200
772 Near Pair of Full Fossilized and Gloss-Polished Ammonite Shells, h. 5", w. 6", d. 1-1/2".
Estimate: 150 - 300
774 Graduated Pair of Fossilized, Cut and Polished Ammonite Shells, h. 5-1/4", w. 6-1/2", d. 1-1/2".
Estimate: 200 - 400
775 Trio of Cut and Polished Natural Red Coral, all three specimens of branch-like configuration, the largest l. 10-3/4".
Estimate: 150 - 300
      
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