This very rare example of a Hexactinellid sponge was discovered in the iconic chalk quarry of Wilmington. It was discovered in 1969 and we believe is one of only 6 specimens ever found at this long lost locality.
This huge example has been preserved in various shades of green calcite and has been highly polished. The specimen is approximately 200 million years old and was discovered in 1990. The quarry where this magnificent fossil was found was backfilled in 1992. These fossils from this famous locality are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain thesedays. The matrix has a cut base for ease of display. A unique gift idea.
This beautifully preserved Bivalve shell has been highly polished to reveal fantastic colours. The shell lies in an aesthetic piece of Frodingham ironstone which also has a cut base for upright display. These wonderful fossils are now becoming exceptionally scarce to obtain as the quarry closed twenty years ago. Approximately 200 million years old.
This classic cretaceous sponge has been preserved in flint and has good detail throughout. There is still part of the flint nodule preserved on the reverse side. A good drawer addition for the collector.
