Rare Cenoceras lineatus Fossil Nautilus, Inferior Oolite Bajocian Jurassic

Description

Rare Cenoceras lineatus Fossil Nautilus

This fossil specimen is identified as Cenoceras lineatus, a fossil nautilus associated with the Inferior Oolite, Bajocian, Jurassic. Its classic nautilus identification and Jurassic geological context make it an appealing addition to fossil collections, palaeontology displays and natural history cabinets. The specimen is from Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, and is noted as being from the Alice Purnell Collection.

Geological Identification

The Inferior Oolite is a well-known Jurassic rock unit associated with England and is particularly recognised in geological and fossil collecting contexts. Bajocian refers to a stage of the Jurassic Period, placing this specimen within an important interval of Mesozoic geological history. The Jurassic is widely known for its diverse marine fossil record, including shelled cephalopods and other organisms preserved in sedimentary rocks.

Cenoceras lineatus belongs to the fossil nautilus group. Nautiloids are marine cephalopods recognised for their chambered shells, which provided buoyancy during life. Their fossilised shells are of interest because they record the presence of ancient marine environments and demonstrate the long geological history of shelled cephalopods. This identification offers collectors an opportunity to own a named Jurassic fossil rather than an unidentified shell fragment.

Collector and Display Appeal

With its named identification, Jurassic age designation and Oxfordshire association, this specimen is suited to collectors who focus on British fossils, Jurassic geology, fossil nautiluses or scientifically labelled natural history specimens. It can be displayed in a fossil cabinet, geological study, classroom collection or home office, where the identification and geological details can accompany the specimen.

The specimen is supplied with its collection association noted as: From the Alice Purnell Collection. This adds useful collecting context for display and cataloguing while retaining the focus on the fossil identification and geological information provided.

Certificate and Photograph Information

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

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the listing photographs carefully for the complete view of the specimen and its presentation. The images are intended to show the actual fossil offered, including its visible form and overall appearance, so they can be used alongside the written identification when assessing the piece for display or collection purposes.

This Cenoceras lineatus fossil nautilus provides a tangible connection with Jurassic palaeontology and the geological history represented by the Inferior Oolite and Bajocian stage. It is an attractive choice for fossil enthusiasts, collectors of Oxfordshire material and anyone interested in named marine fossils from the Jurassic Period.