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Cenoceras Sectioned Polished Nautilus Fossil, Inferior Oolite Jurassic Coast UK

Original price was: £84.00.Current price is: £67.20.

This listing features a beautifully sectioned and polished Cenoceras Nautilus fossil, discovered on the world-renowned Jurassic Coast at Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK. Dating to the Jurassic Period and preserved in the Inferior Oolite Formation, this specimen is a stunning example of ancient marine life that thrived over 170 million years ago.

Cenoceras is a genus of extinct nautiloids—an ancient group of cephalopods that includes modern nautiluses and are closely related to squid and octopuses. These marine creatures had coiled, chambered shells that allowed them to control buoyancy as they moved through the oceans. Unlike ammonites, Cenoceras featured smooth, rounded shells with less complex suture lines, giving them a more elegant appearance.

This specimen has been carefully sliced and polished, revealing the internal chamber structures of the shell. These chambers, once filled with gas or fluid, helped the animal maintain neutral buoyancy. The intricate patterns and natural mineralisation within the fossil create a striking visual appeal, making it a superb collector’s item or unique decorative piece.

Your specimen was discovered by our own team members Alister and Alison on 17 January 2025 and has been meticulously cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison for quality and preservation.

 

Item Details:

  • Name: Cenoceras Nautilus Fossil (Polished & Sectioned)
  • Genus: Cenoceras
  • Type: Nautiloid Cephalopod
  • Age: Jurassic Period
  • Geological Formation: Inferior Oolite
  • Location Found: Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK
  • Scale Reference: Scale cube = 1cm (please see photo for full sizing)
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

 

ACTUAL AS SEEN: The image shows the exact specimen you will receive. Every fossil in our collection is hand-selected and professionally photographed for full transparency.

Please Note:

  • Some fossils may be gently propped for photography.
  • Colour may vary slightly due to lighting and device displays.
  • Measurements are approximate due to natural fossil shapes.
  • Once this item is sold, the listing will be updated with a new, carefully selected specimen.

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Description

Cenoceras Sectioned and Polished Nautilus Fossil

This genuine fossil specimen features a sectioned and polished Cenoceras nautilus fossil, identified with the Inferior Oolite of the Jurassic Coast. Its prepared surface is designed to reveal the fossil’s internal structure and coiled form, making it an engaging piece for fossil collectors, geology enthusiasts and natural history displays.

Fossil Identification

Cenoceras is a fossil nautilus, representing an ancient chambered cephalopod. The sectioned presentation provides an opportunity to appreciate the organisation of the shell and its internal chambers, while the polished finish enhances the natural details visible across the prepared surface. This specimen is offered as a distinctive geological display piece with both scientific and decorative appeal.

Geological Context

The specimen is associated with the Inferior Oolite of the Jurassic Coast. The Inferior Oolite is a Jurassic geological unit known for fossil-bearing sedimentary rocks and an important record of marine life. The Jurassic Coast is recognised for its accessible coastal geology and fossil discoveries, making material from this region particularly appealing to collectors interested in British palaeontology and stratigraphy.

Locality

The stated location is Burton Bradstock, Dorset, UK, within the wider Jurassic Coast area. This regional association adds interest for collectors who focus on British fossils, Jurassic geology or specimens connected with the rock formations of southern England.

Preparation and Display

The fossil has been sectioned and polished to create a clear presentation suitable for a collection cabinet, study area, educational display or geology-themed interior. The polished surface allows the structure of the fossil to be viewed more easily, while the natural character of the specimen remains central to its appeal. It can be displayed alongside other Jurassic fossils, nautiloid specimens and examples of British geological material.

Collection and Preparation

Your specimen was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped and treated by Alison.

Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

Photograph and Sizing Information

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

This Cenoceras fossil is suitable for collectors seeking a prepared Jurassic nautilus specimen, for educational use when discussing fossil cephalopods, or for anyone wanting a distinctive natural-history object connected with the Jurassic Coast and Dorset. Its combination of fossil identification, geological setting and sectioned polished preparation gives it strong appeal as a conversation piece and an addition to a specialist fossil collection.

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