Another beautifully preserved brittlestar in hard siltstone. One of its legs has regenerated itself half way and is deformed. This is very rare for brittlestars from the jurassic coast. Although not complete, the detail and colouration of the brittlestar is wonderful and would make a super and unique display fossil. Approximately 190 million years old. Attached to the cut base is an anti slip and scratch pad for peace of mind when displaying on wooden or glass surfaces. Becoming exceptionally scarce to obtain thesedays.
This wonderfully preserved brittlestar is virtually complete and lies in a shaped piece of siltstone. The base has been cut flat for upright display and attached is an anti slip and scratch pad for peace of mind when displaying on glass or wooden surfaces. Brittlestars from England's Jurassic coast are becoming incredibly difficult to obtain thesedays. Approximately 190 million years old. This specimen has been fully prepared ready for display.
Quality brittlestars are becoming increasingly difficult to find thesedays. This very attractive example lies in a shaped piece of hard siltstone. The base of the stone has been cut flat for upright display. This particular fossil was discovered in 1999 and has been fully prepared. There is a thin calcite vein which runs through a couple of legs but this does not detract from this lovely display fossil. Approximately 190 million years old.
