Museum Quality – Natural Association of Three Trilobites on Original Matrix - Fossil carapace - Two Cornuproetus and One Ventrally Prepared Austerops
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A museum-quality natural association of three trilobites on the original matrix, comprising two Cornuproetus and one ventrally prepared Austerops from the Devonian period, with authentic original provenance.
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An exceptional natural association of three trilobites preserved on their original rock matrix, professionally prepared and mounted on a custom metal display stand.
This authentic fossil slab contains:
Two Cornuproetus specimens preserved in natural association.
One Austerops, expertly prepared from the ventral side, revealing anatomical features rarely displayed in conventional preparations.
This is not a reconstructed or assembled specimen.
All three trilobites are naturally preserved together on the original matrix, making this an outstanding and highly collectible fossil.
The larger Cornuproetus exhibits exceptional three-dimensional preservation, with finely detailed compound eyes, glabella, thoracic segments, pygidium, and long genal spines. The ventrally prepared Austerops offers an unusual and highly desirable perspective, highlighting features seldom seen in trilobite specimens and adding significant scientific and display value.
Specifications
Natural association of three trilobites
Species: Two Cornuproetus and one ventrally prepared Austerops
Age: Devonian (approximately 390 million years old)
Origin: Morocco
Slab is 15 x 10 cm
Professionally prepared
Metal display stand included
Condition
Excellent preservation with outstanding three-dimensional detail. The fossils remain naturally associated on the original matrix, and the rare ventral preparation of the Austerops makes this an especially distinctive display specimen for collectors and museums alike.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
The specimen will be carefully packed to ensure safe worldwide shipping.
An outstanding display piece, combining scientific interest, rarity, and exceptional visual impact.
Seller's Story
I, Don, started fossil hunting in 1987, going from a passionate collector to a professional preparator and researcher. In all these years I have traveled searching for fossils in many parts of the world.
Our fossils are present in private collections in the United States, Singapore, Taiwan, as well as in prestigious museums in the Uk, China and Japan.
Quality in the preparation of the material and seriousness in managing the shipment in the best possible way distinguish us.
Don
An exceptional natural association of three trilobites preserved on their original rock matrix, professionally prepared and mounted on a custom metal display stand.
This authentic fossil slab contains:
Two Cornuproetus specimens preserved in natural association.
One Austerops, expertly prepared from the ventral side, revealing anatomical features rarely displayed in conventional preparations.
This is not a reconstructed or assembled specimen.
All three trilobites are naturally preserved together on the original matrix, making this an outstanding and highly collectible fossil.
The larger Cornuproetus exhibits exceptional three-dimensional preservation, with finely detailed compound eyes, glabella, thoracic segments, pygidium, and long genal spines. The ventrally prepared Austerops offers an unusual and highly desirable perspective, highlighting features seldom seen in trilobite specimens and adding significant scientific and display value.
Specifications
Natural association of three trilobites
Species: Two Cornuproetus and one ventrally prepared Austerops
Age: Devonian (approximately 390 million years old)
Origin: Morocco
Slab is 15 x 10 cm
Professionally prepared
Metal display stand included
Condition
Excellent preservation with outstanding three-dimensional detail. The fossils remain naturally associated on the original matrix, and the rare ventral preparation of the Austerops makes this an especially distinctive display specimen for collectors and museums alike.
Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description.
The specimen will be carefully packed to ensure safe worldwide shipping.
An outstanding display piece, combining scientific interest, rarity, and exceptional visual impact.
Seller's Story
I, Don, started fossil hunting in 1987, going from a passionate collector to a professional preparator and researcher. In all these years I have traveled searching for fossils in many parts of the world.
Our fossils are present in private collections in the United States, Singapore, Taiwan, as well as in prestigious museums in the Uk, China and Japan.
Quality in the preparation of the material and seriousness in managing the shipment in the best possible way distinguish us.
Don
Details
Specimen
Museum Quality – Natural Association of Three Trilobites on Original Matrix
Scientific name
Two Cornuproetus and One Ventrally Prepared Austerops
Geological period
Devonian (419.2 - 358.9 million years)
Condition
Natural
Authenticity
Original/official
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