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Mounted Polished Orthoceras Fossil Panel

$2,187.63
£1,575
€1,857.03
CA$3,011.89
A$3,280.43
CHF 1,736.22
MX$40,137.12
NOK 21,484.33
SEK 20,279.88
DKK 13,860.47

About the Item

A natural prehistoric polished Orthoceras fossil panel mounted on a bespoke steel stand. Characterised by its long, straight conical shaped shell, the 370-million-year-old Orthoceras was an ancient cephalopod (mollusk) and ancestor to the modern-day squid! This large fossil panel displays an ancient Orthoceras, fossilised over millions of years, with a polished face and naturally carved reverse. It’s scale and quality make an excellent collector’s item or modern sculptural display piece. Additional Dimensions Full height with stand: 54 cm (21.2 in) Fossil only: H42.5 x W20 x D7 cm (H16.7 in x W7.9 in x D2.7 in)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 7.88 in (20 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Prehistoric
  • Condition:
    Good structural condition. Mounted on a steel stand. No repairs or damage. Reverse is natural, not polished. formations, variations and markings are natural and are to be celebrated as features of each specimen.
  • Seller Location:
    Wormelow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9351031stDibs: LU2096336583212

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