United Kingdom Ammonite Fossil Plate

About Dale Rogers. Since 1986 Dale has been sourcing the most unique fossils and minerals from around the world and through his company Dale Rogers Ammonite...

An exceptional fossilized dragonfly from Solnhofen in Germany. This wonderful specimen dates 150 Million Years old making it the ultimate conversatio...

Ammonites are perhaps the most widely known fossil. These creatures lived in the seas between 240 - 65 million years ago, when they became extinct along with the dinosaurs. This lar...

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armoured plates, has been exquisitely preserved and recovered from the Holzmaden Oil Shale of south Germany. The crocodile was once buried in fine, muddy sediment 195 million years ago at the bottom of the Tethys Ocean, which once existed between Europe and Africa. The calm, deep water provided a rare anoxic (without oxygen) environment, which prevented the skeleton from any significant decomposition before burial. The mud has since been compressed into oil shale, leaving the immense skeleton completely in-tact. This specimen is one of the few skeletons of Steneosaurus bollensis ever to be discovered. We can deduce much about the life of this reptile from the size and perfect preservation of the piece. Similar to present-day crocodiles, we can see that the two front limbs of the Steneosaurus are much shorter than the back two. This indicates that crocodile ancestors were bipedal; indeed, we believe that crocodiles evolved from the same reptile species as the dinosaurs and airborne pterosaurs. Dinosaurs ruled the lands during the late Triassic and early Jurassic. This made terrestrial life increasingly difficult for ancestral crocodiles, as there were many predators and prey was scarce. However, the seas were rich in fish, shellfish, starfish, crabs, squid… You can even see fossil belemnite guards (bullet shells of squid-like organisms) and the beautiful spiral shells of ammonites preserved around the crocodile skeleton...

Apophyllite crystals of this scale are rarely seen. This piece has been beautifully mounted onto a mirrored steel base making it the perfect statement for any interior. Since 1986 D...

Giant Mounted Gypsum Minerals Cluster from China

This spectacular cross section of petrified cedar wood comes from Saddle Mountain, Washington. It is remarkably large with a wonderful and highly aesthetic shape, exhibiting vibrant ...

A large and beautifully preserved fossilised leaf from the Green River formation, a site which has brought forth some of the best-preserved fossi...

Scottish, after 1837. This particular carving of the Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom as used in Scotland is marvellous for the tremendous vitality of the Unicorn and Lions. It ...

Chin Up, Portrait, 2019 by Alex Hodge Hand carved porcelain plate Height: 11 in x Diameter: 11 in Unique Her poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a w...

Very decorative modernist nautical motif wall plate. Handmade of black lacquered metal plate with brass fish from 1950s, by Peerage. In very good vintage condition.    

Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930. Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed. Has no structural issues and is...