Ectenocrinus sp. (+ association) – Ordovician – Canada

Ectenocrinus sp.

    + association (one unidentified crinoid, trilobites Flexicalymene and Cryptolithus)

Middle Ordovician

East of Quebec City, Neuville formation.Trenton Group

 

 

Specimen 01

 

CRINOID ECTENOCRINUS MULTIPLE NEUVILLE TRILOBITE AGE

Item number: 270302559461

Winning bid: US $78.00 

Ended: Nov-24-08 18:16:00 PST

Winning bidder: a***p

Seller: alliffa

 

CRINOID ECTENOCRINUS MULTIPLE NEUVILLE TRILOBITE AGE

The slab is 4 X 5 inches

1″ (inch) = 2,54 cm

Here is a slab containing several specimens of the crinoid Ectenocrinus sp. and one unidentified crinoid (located in the middle of the plate and probably a new genera), the crinoids here showing exceptional anatomical details.
(Present also are parts of the trilobites Flexicalymene and Cryptolithus)
Age : From an abandonned quarry East of Quebec City, Neuville formation.Trenton Group, Middle Ordovician.

The slab is 4 X 5 inches solid limestone matrix.
Weight =.24 Kg ( 0.53 Lbs)

 

Ceraurus pleurexanthemus + association – Ordovician – Canada

Ceraurus pleurexanthemus + association (Carpoids, Cystoids, Brachiopods)

Middle Ordovician

Neuville quarry, Neuville Prov. Quebec, Trenton group, Canada

 

Specimen 01

 

CERAURUS MULTIPLE TRILOBITE CARPOID CYSTOID NEUVILLE

Item number: 270302486484

Winning bid: US $494.00 

Ended: Nov-24-08 18:00:00 PST

Winning bidder: 1***c

Seller: alliffa

 

CERAURUS MULTIPLE TRILOBITE CARPOID CYSTOID NEUVILLE

 

Matrix = 6 inches wide

1″ (inch) = 2,54 cm

Up for bid is a slab containing a remarkable assemblage of the most sought after collectable fossils from the Neuville formation.

The slab contains multiple specimens of the trilobite Ceraurus pleurexanthemus, a specimen of the carpoid Syringocrinus, two Homocystites cystoid specimens and several well defined brachiopods.

The slab is outstanding in that the Syringo is the first recognizable specimen for the Neuville quarry, the trilobites have high definitions with great color,and to top this, the slab is also adorned with two well preserved Homocystites specimens.

What an unexpected assemblage! From my private collection and there is no reconstruction on the specimen.

Age : Neuville quarry, Neuville Prov. Quebec Middle Ordovician, Trenton group

The solid limestone matrix slab is 6 inches wide
Weight =0.935Kg (2 Lbs)

 

Specimen 02

 

CERAURUS MULTIPLE TRILOBITE QUEBEC NEUVILLE CRINOID AG

Item number: 270302483811

Winning bid: US $228.00 

Ended: Nov-24-08 18:02:00 PST

Winning bidder: 9***d

Seller: alliffa

 

 

CERAURUS MULTIPLE TRILOBITE QUEBEC NEUVILLE CRINOID AGE

 

Trilobite = The largest trilobite is 1 3/8 inches long

1″ (inch) = 2,54 cm

Here is a great looking multiple Ceraurus pleurexanthemus trilobite slab from the famous Neuville quarry (now closed). One of them is enrolled and shows the hypostome. Here, the trilobites have good definition, details and color, making for an elegant trilobite slab.

There is a small repair on the head of the bigger trilobite.

Age : Neuville quarry, Neuville Prov. Quebec Middle Ordovician, Trenton group.

The slab is 5 inches wide and is solid limestone.

Weight =0.635 kg (1.4 Lbs)

 

Ancyloceras sp. – Cretaceous – France

Ancyloceras sp.

Hauterivien, Cretaceous

Drome, France

 

Specimen 01

 

GROUP OF THREE ANCYLOCERAS

Item number: 200275023032

Starting bid: US $1,700.00 

Ended: Nov-22-08 14:58:15 PST

History: 0 bids

Seller: serv-ch

 

Exceptionnel groupe de trois ancyloceras. Ce groupe de 3 ancyloceras du Hauterivien de la Drome n’est pas un composite. Il est dégagé tel qu’il à été trouvé. Seules restauration des collages dus au dégagement. Pièce unique et très décorative. Qualité musée. Bloc 35 x 22 cm première 35 cm, seconde 18 cm troisieme 13 cm. Exceptional group of three ancyloceras. This group of 3 ancyloceras of Hauterivien of Drome is not a composite. It is released such as it at found summer. Only restoration of joinings due to the release. Single and very decorative part. Museum quality. Block 35 X 22 cm first 35 cm, second 18 cm third 13 cm.

Crioceras duvali – Cretaceous – France

Crioceras duvali

Hauterivien, Cretaceous

Alps, France

 

Specimen 01

 

CRIOCERAS DUVALI

Item number: 200275021668

Starting bid: US $370.00 

Ended: Nov-22-08 14:53:46 PST

History: 0 bids

Seller: serv-ch

 

 

Crioceras duvali Hauterivien des Alpes. Diametre 7 cm Enroulement en spirale non jointive, tendance allant en augmentant avec l’âge. Section ovale à subrectangulaire dont la partie ventrale est plus ou moins subtrapézoïdale. Côtes secondaires denses, arrondies, droites à flexueuses, non tuberculées, partant seules ou en faisceaux de la ligne ombilicale. Côtes principales plus fortes portant des épines ventrolatérales, ombilicales ou latérales. Crioceras duvali Hauterivien of the Alps France. Exemplary diameter 7 cm Rolling up in nonjointed spiral, tendency being increasing with the age. Oval section with subrectangulaire of which the ventral part is more or less subtrapézoïdale. Secondary coasts dense, round, right-hand sides with flexuous, not tuberculées, therefore only or in beams of the umbilical line. Stronger carrying spines ventrolatérales, umbilical or side principal coasts.

Sinosura kelheimense – Jurassic – Germany

Sinosura kelheimense

Jurassic

Solnhofen, Germany

 

Specimen 01

RARE BRITTLE STAR FOSSIL Sinosura kelheimense Starfish

Item number: 350124683217

Winning bid: US $71.00 

Ended: Nov-22-08 19:31:00 PST

Winning bidder: a***0

Seller: fossilfarm-uk

Sinosura Brittlestar Fossil

A multi fossil Starfish plate, Sinosura kelheimense (Brittlestar) from the famous Jurassic Limestone Solnhofen, Germany. 8 specimens on a large matrix measuring 12″ x 6″ x 0.6″ (a good solid slab). A fine multi example of this classic species from a sought after location.

 

Amia Kehreri – Eocene – Germany

Amia Kehreri

Eocene

Messel, Germany

 

 

Specimen 01

 

MESSEL AMIA KEHRERI FISH FOSSIL Marine Fossils Cyclurus

RARE FOSSIL FISH FROM MESSEL GERMANY – The Fossil Farm

Item number: 350122009541

 

Winning bid: US $309.00 

Ended: Nov-17-08 19:22:00 PST

Winning bidder: p***r

Seller: fossilfarm-uk

Amia Kehreri Fish Fossil – Eocene Fossil Bowfin from Messel, Germany

A superb fossil Amia kehreri from Messel, near Frankfurt, Germany, measuring 8.9″ long on matrix measuring 10.1″ x 4 “. Excellent preservation of fins and vertebra on this complete example. Specimens from this region represent some of the most finely preserved fossil fish in the world and are extremely rare. Always saught after and great for display. Dates from the middle Eocene, approx. 50,000,000 years old. This piece was collected in 1974 (see ID tag on rear of fossil shown below). It has been prepared using traditional transfer methods and the quality is exquisite!

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Additional info:

Messel (wiki – ENG – GER – ITA)

Museum

Unesco schedule

Amia Kehreri classification

Ophiura wetherelli – Eocene – Italy

Ophiura wetherelli

Eocene

Tuscany, Italy

 

Specimen 01

BRITTLE STAR FOSSIL Ophiura wetherelli Starfish Fossils

Item number: 350123531500

bid: US $358.61 

Ended: Nov-20-08 19:28:00 PST

Winning bidder: e***y

Seller: fossilfarm-uk

  

Brittle Star Fossil

Multi Ophiura wetherelli specimen from Italy

Up for auction here is a superb multi Brittle Star assemlage from the Eocene of Tuscany, Italy (approx. 45,000,000 years old). An exceptionally rare piece with 7 specimens on a single plate, with several other species. A good solid slab measuring 11.5″ x 10″ x 2.5″. As the photos show, wonderful preservation and detail throughout. (Please conact us if you require any more pictures).

We acquired 2 collections of fossils a short while ago and amongst them were some choice material which we are now listing here on eBay… I have never seen another fossil like this on Ebay before!

Brittle stars are echinoderms, possessing a skeleton of Calcium carbonate (calcite), allowing for spectacularly accurate preservation during fossilization. Their hard outer skeleton aided their habitation of very deep water, often in excess of 500m… More information on these fascnating ancient creatures can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittle_star

Pentremites symmetricus – Carboniferous – USA

Pentremites symmetricus

Upper Mississippian Ridenhower Formation,

St. Clair County, Illiois, U.S.A

 

 

Specimen 01

 

DOUBLE BLASTOID FOSSIL Pentremites Crinoid Fossils

Item number: 350121106397

Winning bid: US $61.00 

Ended: Nov-16-08 19:26:00 PST

Winning bidder: p***a

Seller: fossilfarm-uk

 

Double Blastoid Fossil

Pentremites symmetricus Blastoid fossil from the Upper Mississippian Ridenhower Formation, St. Clair County, Illiois, U.S.A. Approx. 350,000,000 years old. A stunning and highly detailled example of this rare species, measuring 3.5″ x 2.7″ x 1″.

 

Coeloma sp. – Oligocene – Denmark

Coeloma sp.

Oligocene

Lyby, Denmark

 

Specimen 01

 

RARE COELOMA CRAB FOSSIL Denmark Crustacean Fossils

Item number: 350122009565

Winning bid: US $182.50 

Ended: Nov-17-08 19:28:00 PST

Winning bidder: 6***a

Seller: fossilfarm-uk

Coeloma Crab Fossil

Complete nodule from Lyby, Denmark

Here is an exceptionally detailed crab nodule from Lyby, Denmark. 100% genuine, with fantastic preservation throughout. The nodule measures 2.7″ x 2.5″ x 2.3″, with crab measuring 2.5″ x 1.5″ across. Dating from the Oligocene Epoch, this is not to be confused with modern incarnations…This is partly due to the softness of the matrix which is broken during collecting as a matter of course, when the nodules are split to reach the fossil (however 9/10 nodules are found to be barren)… As a result, the nodules must be painstakingly put back together. If everything is done right, it looks like this one! This is a very rare piece indeed. All in all, a stunningly intricate piece of the highest quality.

 

Additional info:

• http://www.indiana9fossils.com/Crabs/Denmark.htm
• http://english.fossiel.net/locations/location.php?plaats=Mogenstrup

 

Coccodus insignis – Cretaceous – Lebanon

Coccodus insignis

Middle Cretaceous, Cenomanian Stage (95 mya)

Hajoula, Lebanon

 

Coccodus 01a

Coccodus 01b

Coccodus 01c

Specimen 01

EONS: L78 MUSEUM QUALITY COCCODUS w/TEETH, CHOICE!

Item number: 360104279088

Winning bid: US $182.50 

Ended: Nov-10-08 19:00:42 PST

Winning bidder: o***h

Seller: lowellcarhart

 

ORDER: Pycnodontiformes
GENUS: Coccodus
SPECIES: insignis
AGE: Middle Cretaceous, Cenomanian Stage (95 mya)
FOUND: Hajoula, Lebanon
MATRIX: 7.5″ x 4.25″ x ¼” thick and 7″ x 4-1/8″ x 5/8″ thick
SPECIMEN LENGTH: 5-1/8 inches
WEIGHT:  1.25 pounds each slab / 3.5 pounds shipping

 

EONS: L78 MUSEUM QUALITY COCCODUS w/TEETH, CHOICE OF ONE PLATE!

 

DESCRIPTION: Coccodus, often called a crusher fish or bat fish, had rounded peg-like teeth that were used to crush its mollusk and crustacean prey. This specimen is extremely desirable because its shiny teeth are clearly visible, the texture of the fins is superbly conserved, and the rarely preserved cartilaginous ribs and vertebrae are preserved as well. There has been no restoration, and no tint added to this specimen. And like virtually all sizable slabs from this formation it has been repaired due to excavation fracturing. This is an unusual genus which makes for a showy and impressive display fossil; and truth be told, Coccodus is my favorite genus from Lebanon.

Up for bid is EITHER the positive or the negative slab as shown.

THE WINNER WILL SELECT ONE OF THE SLABS FOR THE WINNING BID AMOUNT. 

NO NEED TO EMAIL ME NOW.  AFTER YOU WIN, JUST TELL ME WHICH SLAB THAT YOU WANT.

The slabs were trimmed to different sizes because of excavation breaks, but these are indeed the pos/neg slabs of one Coccodus.

COMPARABLES: Here’s a slightly larger single-slab specimen for $1,935 (equivalent), a smaller less preserved single-slab specimen for $600, and a decently-preserved albeit smaller single-slab specimen for $495. I found only one other pos/neg pair on the internet (it is 40% smaller), but alas the author is playing the “not for sale” game, so there was no price shown.