Description
Fossil Identification
This listing presents a rare Pseudogoniatites cedonicerus fossil nautilus identified as Middle Oxfordian, Jurassic. Its named identification and geological placement make it an appealing addition to a fossil collection, natural history display or Jurassic-themed study area. The specimen is associated with the Alice Purnell Collection, adding a documented collection connection for collectors who value the background of individual pieces.
Geological Context
The Middle Oxfordian belongs to the Jurassic Period and represents a defined interval within Jurassic geological history. Fossils from this interval are valued for the information they provide about ancient marine life and the changing environments recorded in Jurassic rocks. A fossil nautilus such as this offers an opportunity to engage with the deep history of marine organisms and the long-term preservation of biological remains within the geological record.
The name Pseudogoniatites cedonicerus provides the specific identification supplied for this specimen. For collectors, retaining the full identification alongside the Jurassic age designation is useful when cataloguing a collection, comparing specimens or developing a themed display focused on fossil nautiluses and Jurassic palaeontology.
Collection Background
This fossil is from the Alice Purnell Collection. Collection-associated specimens can be especially attractive to enthusiasts who enjoy recording the history and context of pieces in their cabinets. The supplied identification, geological interval and collection attribution can be kept together as part of the specimen’s display information or personal catalogue entry.
Display and Collecting Uses
The specimen is suited to fossil collectors, Jurassic geology enthusiasts, educational displays and natural history interiors. It can be presented as a standalone fossil or incorporated into a wider collection featuring Jurassic specimens, fossil nautiluses or scientifically identified palaeontological material. Its named identification makes it suitable for a labelled cabinet, study shelf or teaching display where the focus is on geological time and fossil diversity.
Photography and Sizing
The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.
Full sizing is shown in the photographs.
Please use the photographs to assess the specimen’s presentation and scale before purchase. Viewing the actual listed specimen is an important part of collecting, particularly when selecting a fossil for a personal display or an existing geological collection.
Authentication
This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.
The included certificate wording provides accompanying authenticity documentation for the fossil. Please retain the certificate with the specimen as part of its collection records, especially if the fossil is displayed, catalogued or later passed on to another collector.
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