A classic bivalve with both valves preserved, they just started drifting away from each other during preservation. This specimen was discovered in 1970 and would make a very nice addition for the collector.
This sponge is fairly uncommon in the chalk and this fine example was discovered in 1987 and has remained in the same collection ever since. the specimen under magnification has magnificent detail. An important drawer addition for the collector of UK fossil sponges.
This graptolite is around 514 million years old and resembles a fan shape with lovely detail when turned to the light. A very nice addition for the serious collector.
These very thin graptolites are on both sides of this piece of hard oilshale. There is also the more robus graptolite climacograptus cf bicornis (Hall) present on one side. A lovely addition to any collection of rare UK graptolites.