Cleoniceras - Fossilised shell - 66 cm - 52 cm
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Scenographic composition featuring a large Cleoniceras specimen (47 cm in diameter) from Madagascar, dating to the Cretaceous (~110 million years ago), naturally preserved with a completely intact living chamber, surface only lucidated with no resin, overall dimensions 66 × 52 cm with a depth of 17 cm and total weight about 30 kg, mounted on a removable base and rod for vertical display or flat placement, with iridescent satellites of original aragonite.
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Species: Cleoniceras (central specimen)
Central ammonite diameter: 47 cm
Overall dimensions of the composition: 66 × 52 cm.
Depth at the base: 17 cm
Rare feature: a fully preserved living room.
Restorations: none on Cleoniceras.
Iridescence: natural satellite ammonite with original aragonite.
Age: Cretaceous (~110 Ma)
Origin: Madagascar
Finishing: polishing without resin application.
Editing: aesthetic composition
Support: detachable base and rod without tools, usable for both vertical display and as a surface support.
Total weight: ~30 kg
Description
Scenic composition featuring a large Cleoniceras of 47 cm, an exceptional specimen for size and completely free of restorations. The living chamber is fully preserved, a rare characteristic in specimens of this size. The visible fractures are natural and resulted from sediment compaction; the surface has only been polished, without the use of resins.
Around the main shell, an aesthetic display has been created with genuine iridescent ammonites, all with original aragonite. The composition is supported by a base and a removable rod without tools, allowing for both vertical display and simple placement on a surface or inside a showcase.
A piece with a great visual impact, suitable for advanced collections, representative environments, or interior design solutions.
Note: I no longer ship to the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Buyers from these countries can still make offers, but they must provide a shipping address in another country.
Species: Cleoniceras (central specimen)
Central ammonite diameter: 47 cm
Overall dimensions of the composition: 66 × 52 cm.
Depth at the base: 17 cm
Rare feature: a fully preserved living room.
Restorations: none on Cleoniceras.
Iridescence: natural satellite ammonite with original aragonite.
Age: Cretaceous (~110 Ma)
Origin: Madagascar
Finishing: polishing without resin application.
Editing: aesthetic composition
Support: detachable base and rod without tools, usable for both vertical display and as a surface support.
Total weight: ~30 kg
Description
Scenic composition featuring a large Cleoniceras of 47 cm, an exceptional specimen for size and completely free of restorations. The living chamber is fully preserved, a rare characteristic in specimens of this size. The visible fractures are natural and resulted from sediment compaction; the surface has only been polished, without the use of resins.
Around the main shell, an aesthetic display has been created with genuine iridescent ammonites, all with original aragonite. The composition is supported by a base and a removable rod without tools, allowing for both vertical display and simple placement on a surface or inside a showcase.
A piece with a great visual impact, suitable for advanced collections, representative environments, or interior design solutions.
Note: I no longer ship to the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Buyers from these countries can still make offers, but they must provide a shipping address in another country.
Details
Number of items
1
Specimen
Cleoniceras
Country of Origin
Madagascar
Geological Period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Polished
Weight
30 kg
Height
66 cm
Width
52 cm
Depth
17 cm
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