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VERY RARE Cenoceras Inornatum Fossil Nautilus Oxfordian Jurassic France Specimen | Alice Purnell Collection

Original price was: £48.00.Current price is: £38.40.

This is a very rare and well-preserved Cenoceras inornatum fossil nautilus, dating back to the Oxfordian stage of the Late Jurassic (~160 million years ago), discovered in France.

Cenoceras inornatum is an extinct species of nautiloid cephalopod, closely related to modern nautiluses. Unlike ammonites, nautiloids have a smooth, coiled shell with distinct internal chambers used for buoyancy control. This species thrived in warm Jurassic seas, preying on smaller marine organisms and playing a crucial role in the ancient marine ecosystem.

This fossil is a remarkable example of Jurassic nautiloids, offering insight into early cephalopod evolution. Nautiloids are far less common than ammonites, making this a highly desirable specimen for collectors, museums, and research purposes.

Geological Information:

  • Species: Cenoceras inornatum
  • Formation: Oxfordian marine deposits
  • Stage: Oxfordian, Late Jurassic (~160 million years old)
  • Location: France
  • Depositional Environment: Warm, shallow marine seas with high cephalopod diversity

Fossil Characteristics:

  • Rare Cenoceras inornatum fossil from the Jurassic period
  • Distinct chambered shell structure with excellent preservation
  • A scientifically significant specimen representing early cephalopod evolution
  • Highly sought after by fossil collectors and researchers

Key Features:

  • Authentic fossil from France, Oxfordian Jurassic
  • Exceptional preservation with visible internal chamber structures
  • From the Alice Purnell Collection
  • 100% genuine specimen with Certificate of Authenticity

Scale Rule / Cube = 1cm – Please refer to the photos for accurate sizing.

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Description

Fossil Identification

This listing features a VERY RARE Cenoceras Inornatum Fossil Nautilus identified as Oxfordian, Jurassic and associated with France. Cenoceras inornatum is presented here as a fossil nautilus specimen, making it an appealing addition for collectors of Jurassic fossils, fossil cephalopods and natural history objects. Its named identification and geological designation provide useful context for cataloguing, display and collection research.

Oxfordian Jurassic Context

The Oxfordian is a recognised stage within the Jurassic Period. Jurassic fossils are widely collected for the insight they provide into ancient marine life and the changing environments represented in the fossil record. Nautilus and nautilus-like cephalopods are especially interesting to collectors because their fossilised shells preserve evidence of the long geological history of externally shelled cephalopods. This specimen’s supplied identification as Cenoceras inornatum connects it with that important fossil group and with Oxfordian Jurassic material.

Collector Interest

A named fossil such as Cenoceras inornatum can be used as a focused addition to a Jurassic collection, a fossil nautilus display or a teaching collection centred on palaeontology. It is also suitable for collectors who enjoy specimens with a clear taxonomic name and geological stage. The France association adds geographic context to the specimen record, while the Oxfordian designation identifies its supplied Jurassic interval.

Collection Provenance and Authenticity

From the Alice Purnell Collection

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

The certificate wording supplied with this item provides an accompanying authenticity document for the collection record. Buyers may wish to retain the certificate with the specimen for future reference, display information and cataloguing.

Photography and Sizing

The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. Please review the listing images carefully for the specimen’s overall presentation and visual details before purchase. The photographs are intended to show the actual item offered rather than a representative example, allowing collectors to assess the displayed fossil directly.

Display and Cataloguing

This Oxfordian Jurassic fossil nautilus can be displayed in a home collection, study, cabinet or educational setting. It can be catalogued under Cenoceras inornatum, fossil nautilus, Oxfordian, Jurassic and France. These keywords make it suitable for collectors searching for rare Jurassic fossils, named fossil cephalopods, nautilus fossils and palaeontology display specimens.

The combination of a supplied genus and species identification, an Oxfordian Jurassic designation, France association and collection history makes this a distinctive piece for a fossil enthusiast. Its certificate wording and actual-specimen photography also support straightforward identification when adding it to a personal fossil inventory.

Additional information

Weight 0.1 g
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 cm

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