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RARE: Xanthilites bowerbanki Fossil Crab – A-Grade Specimen – Eocene, London Clay, Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK
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RARE: Xanthilites bowerbanki Fossil Crab – A-Grade Specimen – Eocene, London Clay, Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK

£132.00

This listing features a highly detailed, A-grade fossil crab, Xanthilites bowerbanki, from the Eocene epoch (~50 million years old), found in the London Clay Formation, Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK. This is an exceptional specimen, showcasing the intricate preservation of a prehistoric crab that lived during a time when much of the UK was covered by warm, shallow seas.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Xanthilites bowerbanki (Extinct Fossil Crab)
  • Geological Period: Eocene (~50 million years old)
  • Formation: London Clay
  • Location: Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK
  • Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
  • Preservation: A-grade fossil with well-defined shell and claw structures

Key Features:

✔ Rare and well-preserved fossil crab from the London Clay

✔ A-grade specimen with superb detail and definition

✔ Originates from the famous Warden Point fossil locality in Kent

✔ Ideal for collectors, educational study, or museum display

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

The London Clay Formation is one of the most famous fossil-bearing deposits in the UK, dating back to the Eocene epoch (~50 million years ago). It preserves a diverse array of marine life, including crabs, lobsters, fish, and even ancient shark teeth. Xanthilites bowerbanki was a species of crab that thrived in these ancient coastal waters, and well-preserved specimens like this are highly sought after by collectors and paleontologists.

Authenticity & Certification:

This fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the listing photos is the exact one you will receive.

Why Buy From Us?

This specimen originates from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We take great pride in offering high-quality, professionally prepared fossils, ensuring authenticity and excellence for collectors, researchers, and educators alike.

An outstanding Xanthilites bowerbanki fossil crab from the Eocene London Clay, perfect for any fossil collection or museum display. Don’t miss out on this rare and scientifically significant specimen!

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Description

This listing features a highly detailed, A-grade fossil crab, Xanthilites bowerbanki, from the Eocene epoch (~50 million years old), found in the London Clay Formation, Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK. This is an exceptional specimen, showcasing the intricate preservation of a prehistoric crab that lived during a time when much of the UK was covered by warm, shallow seas.

Fossil Information:

  • Species: Xanthilites bowerbanki (Extinct Fossil Crab)
  • Geological Period: Eocene (~50 million years old)
  • Formation: London Clay
  • Location: Warden Point, Sheppey, Kent, UK
  • Size: Refer to scale in listing photos
  • Preservation: A-grade fossil with well-defined shell and claw structures

Key Features:

✔ Rare and well-preserved fossil crab from the London Clay

✔ A-grade specimen with superb detail and definition

✔ Originates from the famous Warden Point fossil locality in Kent

✔ Ideal for collectors, educational study, or museum display

✔ Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Scientific & Historical Significance:

The London Clay Formation is one of the most famous fossil-bearing deposits in the UK, dating back to the Eocene epoch (~50 million years ago). It preserves a diverse array of marine life, including crabs, lobsters, fish, and even ancient shark teeth. Xanthilites bowerbanki was a species of crab that thrived in these ancient coastal waters, and well-preserved specimens like this are highly sought after by collectors and paleontologists.

Authenticity & Certification:

This fossil is 100% genuine and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen shown in the listing photos is the exact one you will receive.

Why Buy From Us?

This specimen originates from the renowned Alice Purnell Collection, one of the largest and most respected fossil collections in the world. We take great pride in offering high-quality, professionally prepared fossils, ensuring authenticity and excellence for collectors, researchers, and educators alike.

An outstanding Xanthilites bowerbanki fossil crab from the Eocene London Clay, perfect for any fossil collection or museum display. Don’t miss out on this rare and scientifically significant specimen!

Additional information

Era

Eocene
Origin

United Kingdom

Eocene Information

The Eocene Period (56–33.9 million years ago) was a time of warm global temperatures and the rapid evolution of mammals following the extinction of the dinosaurs. The climate was hot and humid, with lush rainforests covering much of the planet, even near the poles. Mammals diversified into new ecological roles, with early primates, whales (like Basilosaurus), large herbivores, and carnivores emerging. Birds and reptiles also thrived, and the first grasses began spreading, setting the stage for later grassland ecosystems. By the late Eocene, the Earth’s climate cooled significantly, leading to the formation of the first Antarctic ice sheets and the eventual transition to the drier, cooler Oligocene Period.

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