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A superb giant ammonite fossil of the Titanites Giganteus variety mounted on a bespoke steel stand with sandstone base. Ex. private collection of Gordon Walkden.
Sourced from Worth Quarry, Swanage on Britain’s Jurassic Coast, this impressive large-scale ammonite spans a length of 66 cm (25.89 in). It is an excellent example of the Titanites variety, with a defined scroll shape and natural, stone-like texture with distinctive fossilised chambers present throughout. The Titanites variety of ammonite date back as far as 152 million years to the late Tithonian period.
Provenance: From the fascinating collection of Gordon Walkden (1944-2022), emeritus Professor of Geology at Aberdeen University. Affectionally known as Aberdeen’s answer to Indiana Jones, Walkden contributed enormously to research through his papers and talks on British marbles, minerals and fossils. Highly respected in his field, Walkden was active throughout his retirement, invited to Windsor Castle to identify marbles used in the Albert Memorial Chapel. This is just one of various specimens we are selling originally from his outstanding collection.
Specimen only: 66 x 58 cm (25.98 x 22.83 in)
- Dimensions:Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:Prehistoric
- Condition:Ships as 3 pieces. Includes custom-made steel stand with sandstone base. Naturally made, prehistoric specimen formed by nature over millions of years. Formations, variations & markings are natural & are to be celebrated as features of each specimen.
- Seller Location:Wormelow, GB
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