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| Appraisal ID: | 120103 | |
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| Appraised On: | 18-08-2006 | |
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| Title: | African fossil teeth | |
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| Description: | This is a fossilised jaw bone with teeth. They measure 9 inches in length and the widest section is approx 6 inches. There are still 7 very worn teeth, the largest of which measures 2 inches in diameter. | |
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| Condition: | I would think it is in good condition as all the teeth appear to be intact. A few of the roots seem to be missing | |
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| Origin: | This item was found approx 50 years ago whilst planting on our farm in Natal South Africa. | |
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| Appraised By: | Anita Bartlett-Picarella |
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| Appraiser Comments: | Hello, this is Anita Bartlett-Picarella from New York. Your request for an appraisal has been referred to me for reply. I have closely examined the information you submitted. My findings are based on this information. What an extrordinary item! To find out what animal this specimen came from and its date, you would have to have a laboratory test of it's age. Based on where it was found, it would have to be a mammal from South Africa. Following is a link to South African indiginous mammals for your reference and to explore. Perhaps you can make a determination on your own. http://www.southafrica.info/ess_info/sa_glance/fauna_flora/wildlife.htm I am not an archeologist both can only examine items that have come to market. In a review of auction comparables reveals that most fossil items sell in the range of $400 - $1200 and I expect that yours would come within this range, unless after further investigation, it happens that this is a rare specimen. Perhaps you can contact the American Museum of Natural History and send them photographs. A link to their site is: http://www.amnh.org/ I would suggest calling them on the phone first and get the name of a contact person so you don't wait ages to get a response. If you are planning to sell, keep in mind that the values listed below can vary depending upon how and where marketed, locale, and may vary across different collecting disciplines. If you are satisfied with the services I have rendered, I would be most grateful if you would take the time to leave some positive feedback. Kindest regards, Anita Bartlett-Picarella Senior Certified Member Appraisers Association of America Assumptions and Limiting Conditions. This certificate of appraisal is given subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, all of which are a part hereof unless expressly set aside in writing either on the pages of this certificate or by writing attached to the certificate signed by all parties concerned. Unless otherwise stated herein, this certificate is based only on the readily apparent identity of the item(s) appraised, and no further opinion nor guarantee of authenticity, genuineness, attribution or authorship is made. Unless otherwise stated herein, the appraised value(s) is based on the whole ownership and possessory interest undiminished by any liens, fractional interests or any other form of encumbrance or alienation. This certificate is made at the request of the party names for his/her/its use. It is not an indication or certificate of title ownership. The identification of the interest of the requesting party is simply that represented to the appraiser by such party and no inquiry or investigation has been made nor is any opinion given as to the truth of such representation. The value(s) expressed herein is based on the appraiser’s best judgment and opinion and is not a representation or warranty that the item(s) will realize that value if offered for sale at auction or otherwise. The value(s) expressed is based on current information on the date made and no opinion is hereby expressed as to any future value, nor, unless otherwise expressly stated, as to any past value. Information furnished by others is assumed to be reliable, but is not guaranteed by this appraisal firm. The appraiser is not required to give testimony, be present in any court of law, or appear before any commission or board by reason of this appraisal, unless prior arrangements have been made with the appraiser. Possession of this report, or copy thereof, does not include the right of publication without the written consent of the appraiser. This report in its entirety or any part thereof, including the identity of the appraiser or his/her firm, shall not be made public through advertising, public relations, news releases, sales or other distributive or information media without the written consent of the appraiser. |
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