Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman
Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 355
Petrified Prehistoric Gomphothere
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
"Shovel-Tusker" Fossil Tusk
American, in excess of 1 million years old, petrified and fossilized elephant tusk, open end with sand and hardened shells visible, rectangular stand, 57 in., weighs 38 pounds, areas of cracking, some glue touchup. Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Found in a sand pit in Leisey Shell 3B, Ruskin, Florida by archaeologist Tommy Rodriquez; John Shaffer, 2010; Tharpe Collection
areas of cracking, some glue touchup
