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Hoploparia Lobster Fossil London Clay Eocene Warden Point Sheppey Kent
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Hoploparia Lobster Fossil London Clay Eocene Warden Point Sheppey Kent

Original price was: £18.00.Current price is: £14.40.

This listing features a rare and well-preserved fossil lobster, Hoploparia, from the Eocene epoch (~50 million years ago), discovered in the London Clay Formation at Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK. This extinct genus of lobsters is an exceptional example of early decapod crustaceans, offering a glimpse into the rich marine life of the Eocene seas.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Hoploparia (Extinct Fossil Lobster)
  • Geological Period: Eocene (~50 million years ago)
  • Formation: London Clay Formation
  • Location: Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK
  • Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
  • Preservation: Well-defined fossil showcasing distinct anatomical features

Key Features:

✔ Rare fossil lobster from the Eocene London Clay Formation

✔ Well-preserved specimen with distinct crustacean details

✔ Sourced from the famous fossil locality at Warden Point, Sheppey

✔ A must-have for collectors, researchers, and museum displays

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

The London Clay Formation is renowned for its abundance of marine fossils, dating back to the Eocene epoch (~50 million years ago). This formation represents an ancient seabed that once covered parts of southern England. Hoploparia is an extinct genus of lobsters that thrived in these warm, shallow marine waters, making its fossils highly sought after by collectors and paleontologists. The Isle of Sheppey, particularly Warden Point, is one of the most well-known fossil localities for Eocene crustaceans, producing remarkable specimens like this one.

Authenticity & Certification:

All of our fossils are 100% genuine and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the listing photos is the exact one you will receive.

Why Buy From Us?

This fossil originates from the Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most prestigious fossil collections in the world. We specialize in high-quality, professionally prepared fossils, ensuring authenticity and excellence for collectors, researchers, and educators alike.

A fantastic example of Hoploparia from the Eocene London Clay, perfect for any serious collector or museum display. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a rare and scientifically important fossil!

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Description

Hoploparia Lobster Fossil

This genuine Hoploparia lobster fossil is identified as a London Clay, Eocene specimen from Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent. It is an appealing piece for fossil collectors, palaeontology enthusiasts, geological display collections and anyone interested in the ancient marine life of southern England.

Identification and Geological Context

Hoploparia is a fossil lobster genus belonging to the decapod crustaceans, a group that includes modern lobsters, crabs and shrimps. The identification supplied for this specimen is Hoploparia Lobster fossil, with the associated geological information recorded as London Clay, Eocene. The Eocene was a significant period in the early Cenozoic Era, following the end of the Cretaceous and preceding the Oligocene.

The London Clay is a well-known Eocene marine deposit in England. Fossils from this geological unit are particularly valued because they provide evidence of ancient coastal and marine ecosystems. Warden Point on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, is recognised among collectors for fossil material associated with the London Clay. This makes the specimen especially interesting as an example of British Eocene palaeontology and the fossil heritage of the Kent coastline.

Collector Appeal

A Hoploparia lobster fossil offers a direct connection to the history of marine life and the development of fossil crustaceans. The combination of the lobster identification, London Clay association, Eocene age and Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent locality gives this specimen strong geological and educational interest. It can be displayed in a private fossil collection, used as a conversation piece or incorporated into a cabinet focused on British fossils, Eocene geology or fossilised marine organisms.

The specimen is from the Alice Purnell Collection. Collection provenance adds useful context for collectors who value the history and documented background of individual fossil pieces. Its locality and geological designation also make it suitable for educational displays explaining how fossils are associated with particular formations and geological periods.

Certificate and Photographs

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.

Sizing Information

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please refer to the photographs for the complete visual presentation of the specimen and its scale. The images are intended to provide a clear view of the actual fossil being offered, including its overall appearance and presentation.

Display and Collection Use

This Hoploparia lobster fossil is suited to collectors of Eocene fossils, London Clay fossils, British geological specimens and fossil crustaceans. It also makes an informative addition to a natural history display, geology cabinet or palaeontology-themed interior. The supplied locality information connects the piece with Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, while the London Clay and Eocene identification provides a clear geological focus for cataloguing and display.

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