A superb display cut and polished nautilus half which has lovely colours and detail throughout. The matrix has a level base for ease of display. These cut/polished nautilus make lovely decorative display items, each one unique. Approximately 167 million years old.
High quality cut and polished nautilus are highly desirable as fossils for display purposes and this example is no exception. The specimen has been ground gem smooth and then a high polish applied to reveal the shell's internal structure. The siphuncle is just visible underneath the calcite inner whorls. The matrix has a cut base for ease of display. Approximately 167 million years old.
Another stunning display Oolithic Nautilus which has been ground gem smooth and then a high polish applied to reveal the shell's internal structure and colour. There is also a fragmentary siphuncle preserved which is a lovely feature. This super fossil would make a fantastic and unique addition for either the collector or indeed an interior designer. The matrix has a cut base for ease of display. Approximately 167 million years old.
This fantastic half Nautilus exhibits beautiful detail and colour. Oolithic Nautilus are becoming increasingly scarse to obtain especially ones of high quality. The nautilus has been ground gem smooth , then a professional polish applied. There is also evidence of the siphuncle present. This fossil will make a lovely and unique aquasition for the collector. Approximately 167 million years old.
