Discovered in 1979 this wonderful half ammonite resembled an artists pallette of colours. The surface has been ground gem smooth then all the chambers and voids filled with clear resin and finally a high polish applied to reveal beautiful detail. The effect with the clear resin is that it is like looking into a clear rockpool full of calcite crystals - amazing aesthetics. These large Stellare ammonites from this iconic fossil locality are rare to find thesedays and are highly sought after by interior designers and high end collectors alike. This ammonite comes ready for display with a wrought iron stand. Many hours of work have gone into this specimen which is approximately 200 million years old. Fossils Direct always deliver on top quality fossils from around the United Kingdom.
This superb display piece was discovered in 1976 and has remained in the same collection ever since. It is so rare to find these large Stellare's nowadays (one every two years if you are fortunate enough!). The hollow chambers have been filled in with clear resin, ground gem smooth and finally a high polish applied to reveal stunning colours and detail. Many hours of work have gone into this specimen. A unique and highly aesthetic statement piece for the interior designer. Fossils Direct always deliver marvellous quality to all our customers worldwide. Approximately 200 million years old. A wrought iron display stand comes with this piece.
Again another stunning half ammonite preserved in wonderful shades of brown and cream coloured calcite. Each open chamber has been filled in with clear resin then a polish applied to give the "rock pool" effect which is amazing. Many hours of preparation has gone into this fossil which was discovered in 1978. These large Stellare's are incredibly rare to find thesedays. This one has been in the same collection ever since its discovery. The ammonite centre is extremely good. Interior designers would see this as a real statement piece in either the home or office space. A wrought iron stand is included with this unique fossil. Approximately 200 million years old.
A lovely example with some open chambers and a very good centre. Ground gem smooth and a high polish applied to reveal browns and creams. Approximately 180 million years old.
