The chunk of ambergris - a waxy rock-like substance
that can prolong the scent of perfume - was found washed-up on the shore
at Anglesey, north Wales, earlier this year.
The ambergris, that measures 8 inches by 6 inches and weighs 1.1 kg, could have been floating in the sea for decades before it came ashore.
Ambergris is produced in the intestines of sperm whales to protect them from the sharp beaks of squid which they eat and is passed as vomit.
The substance is used in the perfumery industry and has sold for thousands of pounds privately before.
"Our vendor was out walking his dog when it ran over to this object and wouldn't leave it alone," said Chris Surfleet, senior valuer and auctioneer. http://post.jagran.com/whale-vomit-set-to-fetch-7000-pounds-at-auction-1441790648
The ambergris, that measures 8 inches by 6 inches and weighs 1.1 kg, could have been floating in the sea for decades before it came ashore.
Ambergris is produced in the intestines of sperm whales to protect them from the sharp beaks of squid which they eat and is passed as vomit.
The substance is used in the perfumery industry and has sold for thousands of pounds privately before.
"Our vendor was out walking his dog when it ran over to this object and wouldn't leave it alone," said Chris Surfleet, senior valuer and auctioneer. http://post.jagran.com/whale-vomit-set-to-fetch-7000-pounds-at-auction-1441790648
Source: Lifestyle News
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