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PETRIFIED WOOD CHERRY LIMB. Cherry. Miocene. Trout Creek Formation . McDermitt, Oregon. ...
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PETRIFIED WOOD CHERRY LIMBCherry
Miocene
Trout Creek Formation
McDermitt, Oregon
Another collectible example polished on both ends, this classic piece of Cherry hails from the renowned "airport" site in the noted McDermitt, Oregon locality. A fossil log of such healthy length, over two feet, and top quality is not common today. The story behind this piece is that it was dug out of a layer beneath some 15 feet of overburden by a group of rock hounds who were collecting the area in the early '60s. One of the two polished ends is a dark rich "wood" tone seen in modern cherry wood furniture, while the other end is comparatively light with a soft and subtle yellow-orange. The internal "ring" structure is well exhibited here.
The fine quality and inherent duality of this piece makes it a magnificent specimen.
Log - 26.5 inches (67.31 cm).
Polished ends - 2.5 x 3.75 inches (6.35 x 9.53 cm) and 3.5 x 3 inches (8.89 x 7.62 cm).
Offered at no reserve.
Provenance: A Private California Collection
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