Rare Climatius reticulatus Fossil Shark Devonian Scotland Old Red Sandstone

Description

Climatius reticulatus Fossil

This rare Climatius reticulatus fossil shark is an appealing piece for fossil collectors, palaeontology enthusiasts and anyone interested in the Devonian rocks of Scotland. The specimen is identified as Climatius reticulatus and is associated with the Old Red Sandstone of the Devonian. It comes from Tillywhandland quarry, Forfar, Scotland, a locality of interest for collectors of Scottish Devonian fossils.

Geological Context

The Devonian was a major geological period associated with important developments in ancient aquatic life. The Old Red Sandstone is a well-known sequence of sedimentary rocks containing fossils and geological evidence from this period. Fossils from Devonian Scotland provide an opportunity to explore the ancient environments represented by these rocks and the organisms preserved within them.

Climatius reticulatus is presented here as a fossil shark identification, making this an interesting addition to a collection focused on early fish, fossil vertebrates, Scottish geology or Devonian palaeontology. The specific locality, Tillywhandland quarry near Forfar, gives the specimen a clear geological and regional context for display and study.

Collection Provenance

From the Alice Purnell Collection

This collection association adds an individual provenance detail to the specimen and makes it especially suitable for collectors who value fossils with a named collection history. It can be displayed alongside other Devonian fossils, Old Red Sandstone material or specimens from Scottish localities.

Display and Sizing

The fossil is suitable for a dedicated display cabinet, educational collection, geology study area or natural history presentation. Its identification and locality make it a useful conversation piece as well as a collectible specimen. Full sizing is shown in the photographs.

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Authenticity

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

The included certificate wording provides an authenticity reference for the purchase. Please use the photographs to assess the specimen’s visible presentation, proportions and display character, as the images show the exact fossil supplied with this listing. The detailed locality and Devonian identification make it suitable for collectors seeking Scottish fossil material with a clearly stated geological setting.

Ideal For Collectors

This Climatius reticulatus fossil is well suited to fossil collectors, shark fossil enthusiasts, Devonian geology displays, Scottish fossil collections, educational use and palaeontology-themed interiors. It can complement collections featuring ancient fish, Old Red Sandstone fossils or specimens connected with Forfar and the wider geology of Scotland. Its named identification and association with the Alice Purnell Collection make it an engaging piece for anyone building a focused collection of historically and geologically interesting fossils.