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RARE Stephanoceras braikenridge Fossil Ammonite – Bajocian, Jurassic – Oborne, Sherborne, Dorset UK – Alice Purnell Collection
£24.00
An exceptional Stephanoceras braikenridge fossil ammonite from the Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic Period, found in Oborne near Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom. This elegant specimen is part of the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection and comes with a photo of the actual piece you will receive, guaranteeing transparency and authenticity.
Geological & Scientific Details:
- Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
- Species: Stephanoceras braikenridge
- Age: Bajocian Stage, Middle Jurassic (~170–168 million years ago)
- Location: Oborne, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
- Morphology Features: Strongly ribbed, evolute shell with prominent, bifurcating ribs; large and thick-walled whorls; well-defined keel
- Family: Stephanoceratidae
- Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Zone: Likely Parkinsoni Zone, a typical stratigraphic division in the Bajocian
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf with periodic influx of terrigenous sediments; often rich in macrofossil content
- Notable: Stephanoceras braikenridge is prized for its classic robust form and elaborate ribbing pattern. Named in honour of 19th-century fossil collector William Braikenridge, this species reflects evolutionary trends in mid-Jurassic ammonites.
This fossil offers a beautiful glimpse into the ancient marine ecosystems of Jurassic Dorset. Its scientific and aesthetic appeal makes it ideal for collectors, educators, and researchers alike.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Please Note:
- Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photograph for full sizing
- You will receive the exact fossil pictured
- From the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection – renowned for quality and historic provenance
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Description
An exceptional Stephanoceras braikenridge fossil ammonite from the Bajocian Stage of the Middle Jurassic Period, found in Oborne near Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom. This elegant specimen is part of the prestigious Alice Purnell Collection and comes with a photo of the actual piece you will receive, guaranteeing transparency and authenticity.
Geological & Scientific Details:
- Fossil Type: Ammonite (Extinct Marine Cephalopod)
- Species: Stephanoceras braikenridge
- Age: Bajocian Stage, Middle Jurassic (~170–168 million years ago)
- Location: Oborne, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
- Morphology Features: Strongly ribbed, evolute shell with prominent, bifurcating ribs; large and thick-walled whorls; well-defined keel
- Family: Stephanoceratidae
- Superfamily: Stephanoceratoidea
- Order: Ammonitida
- Zone: Likely Parkinsoni Zone, a typical stratigraphic division in the Bajocian
- Depositional Environment: Shallow marine shelf with periodic influx of terrigenous sediments; often rich in macrofossil content
- Notable: Stephanoceras braikenridge is prized for its classic robust form and elaborate ribbing pattern. Named in honour of 19th-century fossil collector William Braikenridge, this species reflects evolutionary trends in mid-Jurassic ammonites.
This fossil offers a beautiful glimpse into the ancient marine ecosystems of Jurassic Dorset. Its scientific and aesthetic appeal makes it ideal for collectors, educators, and researchers alike.
All of our Fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Please Note:
- Scale Rule Squares / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photograph for full sizing
- You will receive the exact fossil pictured
- From the esteemed Alice Purnell Collection – renowned for quality and historic provenance
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