Description
Cenoceras Fossil Nautilus
This genuine Cenoceras fossil nautilus is identified as Bajocian, Jurassic, making it an appealing addition to a fossil collection, geological display or natural history cabinet. Its identification connects the specimen with the Jurassic Period and the Bajocian stage, a significant interval within Jurassic geological history.
Locality and Geological Interest
The stated locality is Hurcott Road Cutting, Ilminster, Somerset, United Kingdom. This named locality gives the specimen a specific geological context and adds interest for collectors who enjoy fossils associated with documented British localities. Ilminster and the surrounding Somerset area are represented here as the locality information supplied for this specimen.
Cenoceras is a fossil nautilus, belonging to the broader group of externally shelled marine cephalopods. Nautilus-like fossils are valued by collectors for their distinctive coiled shell form and for the insight they provide into ancient marine environments. As a Jurassic fossil, this specimen represents a much earlier period of Earth history than modern collecting materials and can be used to support educational displays about fossilisation, stratigraphy and the history of marine life.
Collection and Display
This specimen is from the Alice Purnell Collection, making it suitable for collectors seeking an individual fossil with a named collection association. It can be presented in a private fossil cabinet, used as an educational geology specimen or displayed alongside other Jurassic fossils and British material. The Cenoceras identification and Bajocian, Jurassic age provide useful search terms for collectors interested in fossil nautiluses, Jurassic cephalopods and British geological specimens.
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive. Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please use the photographs to appreciate the specimen’s visible form, presentation and scale before purchase, as the illustrated fossil is the individual supplied with the listing.
Authenticity and Certificate
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The certificate wording accompanies the specimen as stated and provides an additional reference for collectors purchasing this genuine fossil. The item is suitable for fossil enthusiasts, geology students, classroom or museum-style displays, and anyone interested in Jurassic natural history.
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