Fossilised shell - Hildoceras bifrons

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This lot contains two naturally coloured Hildoceras bifrons ammonites from the Lower Jurassic of France, measuring 9 and 11 cm, preserved without restoration; one retains its body chamber and the other shows its suture lines.

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Set of 2 Hildoceras bifrons, Toarcian ammonites from the Early Jurassic of France.
These two ammonites rest on a limestone pedestal of host rock, serving as a display stand.
These two ammonites are exposed to the core; one of them has kept its living chamber, the other shows its sutural lines.
They measure 9 and 11 cm in diameter.
The black/brown color is natural; they have not undergone restoration.

Set of 2 Hildoceras bifrons, Toarcian ammonites from the Early Jurassic of France.
These two ammonites rest on a limestone pedestal of host rock, serving as a display stand.
These two ammonites are exposed to the core; one of them has kept its living chamber, the other shows its sutural lines.
They measure 9 and 11 cm in diameter.
The black/brown color is natural; they have not undergone restoration.

Details

Number of objects
2
Scientific name
Hildoceras bifrons
Country of origin
France
Geological period
Jurassic, Lower (201.3 - 174.1 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Weight
900 g
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
303
Objects sold
100%
Private

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