Natural History - Neuropteris Fossil Fern
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Early Carboniferous Period, 300 million years BP. A fossil of the seed fern Neuropteris cordata comprising a stalk of the plant to one face and a stalk and frond imprint to the other; with old Gregory, Bottley and Lloyd label reading: ‘FOSSIL FERN, Neuropteris cordata, Carboniferous Age (Stephanian), (approx. 290 million years old), Sanvignes les Mines, France’. 400 grams, 21cm (8 1/4"). From a historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection; from the stock of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (1981-2014); formerly with Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously with J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally in the collection of the famous James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert, Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. [No Reserve]
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Fine condition.
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Natural History - Neuropteris Fossil Fern
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