Bring a piece of Earth's ancient oceans into your home with this exquisite, museum-quality crinoid fossil. Dating back over 400 million years to the Devonian period, this Mahoumacrinus sp. specimen (closely related to Scyphocrinites elegans) is beautifully preserved in its natural, warm-toned reddish matrix rock.
Nicknamed "sea lilies," crinoids are prehistoric marine animals related to modern-day starfish and sea urchins. This spectacular plate features incredible structural detail, showcasing a dark, intricately prepared crown (calyx) with fanned-out feeding arms transitioning into a long, beautifully segmented columnal stalk.Perfect as a centerpiece for fossil collectors, a striking addition to a cabinet of curiosities, or a sophisticated statement piece for natural history home decor.
Specimen Highlights:
Authenticity: 100% genuine, ethically sourced fossil from the world-famous beds of Erfoud, Morocco.Species: Mahoumacrinus sp. (Crinoid / Sea Lily)
Age: Devonian Era (~400 to 420 Million Years Old)
Presentation: Displayed on its natural, unpolished red matrix, creating a beautiful dramatic contrast with the dark fossil prep. Comes with a clear display stand.
Size: 26 x 17 x 2 cm
Condition: fantastic condition, genuine fossil, not a replica or cast.
Note; if you are ordering outside the EU I will require a phone number for the postage tracking service.
All items are sensitively and minimally cleaned
Any questions please don't hesitate to drop me a message. I am very happy to pass on any additional information, or images you may need, if you are interested in more than one item I can arrange a combined postage price.
All items will be packaged using recycled or reused materials to help minimise any environmental impact.
Please be aware that you are purchasing a vintage item. We mention any obvious defects to the glass such as chips, cracks, etc. in our description but there may also be minor manufacturing faults eg. marks from the mould, straw marks and air bubbles, which is normal for glass of this era.
To all our American customers, we are up to speed on all the new import tariff changes, please feel confident with continuing to order from us, with Royal Mail any excess tariff charges are paid at point of purchase, this insures our customers have no nasty customs costs, we are here to answering any questions you may have, thank you, Kirsty
Bring a piece of Earth's ancient oceans into your home with this exquisite, museum-quality crinoid fossil. Dating back over 400 million years to the Devonian period, this Mahoumacrinus sp. specimen (closely related to Scyphocrinites elegans) is beautifully preserved in its natural, warm-toned reddish matrix rock.
Nicknamed "sea lilies," crinoids are prehistoric marine animals related to modern-day starfish and sea urchins. This spectacular plate features incredible structural detail, showcasing a dark, intricately prepared crown (calyx) with fanned-out feeding arms transitioning into a long, beautifully segmented columnal stalk.Perfect as a centerpiece for fossil collectors, a striking addition to a cabinet of curiosities, or a sophisticated statement piece for natural history home decor.
Specimen Highlights:
Authenticity: 100% genuine, ethically sourced fossil from the world-famous beds of Erfoud, Morocco.Species: Mahoumacrinus sp. (Crinoid / Sea Lily)
Age: Devonian Era (~400 to 420 Million Years Old)
Presentation: Displayed on its natural, unpolished red matrix, creating a beautiful dramatic contrast with the dark fossil prep. Comes with a clear display stand.
Size: 26 x 17 x 2 cm
Condition: fantastic condition, genuine fossil, not a replica or cast.
Note; if you are ordering outside the EU I will require a phone number for the postage tracking service.
All items are sensitively and minimally cleaned
Any questions please don't hesitate to drop me a message. I am very happy to pass on any additional information, or images you may need, if you are interested in more than one item I can arrange a combined postage price.
All items will be packaged using recycled or reused materials to help minimise any environmental impact.
Please be aware that you are purchasing a vintage item. We mention any obvious defects to the glass such as chips, cracks, etc. in our description but there may also be minor manufacturing faults eg. marks from the mould, straw marks and air bubbles, which is normal for glass of this era.
To all our American customers, we are up to speed on all the new import tariff changes, please feel confident with continuing to order from us, with Royal Mail any excess tariff charges are paid at point of purchase, this insures our customers have no nasty customs costs, we are here to answering any questions you may have, thank you, Kirsty