Polished Orthoceras Fossil Mounted on Chrome Base

17th century

Sold by LVS Decorative Arts

Description

A polished Orthoceras fossil mounted on chrome base from Morocco and dating 400+ million years ago.

The word Orthoceras means 'straight horn' which refers to the long, straight and conical shaped shell - the Orthoceras is a genus of extinct cephaloid (animals related to squid, octopus and nautilus) and ranged in size from a few centimetres in length to over six feet.

They could crawl as well as swim and filled the chambers in their shells with air to help them float, when they died the shells accumulated on the ocean bed, sediment covered them and over many, many years they transformed into stone.

This piece is in excellent condition, it is a very decorative item and can go straight into a home.

Physical Dimensions

Height

65cm (25.59")

Width

37cm (14.57")

Depth

6cm (2.36")

Declaration

LVS Decorative Arts has dated this piece to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA488399

Dealers Internal Reference

LVS917

Dealers Notes

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LVS Decorative Arts is a small family run business based in Suffolk, specialising in an eclectic mix of fine quality and decorative antiques from around the world.

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LAPADA & CINOA member

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All furniture is professionally restored to the highest of standards, using traditional methods, we feel that quality restoration is paramount to the longevity of the piece.

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INSURED DELIVERY INCLUDED IN LIST PRICE WITHIN MAINLAND UK FOR A ONE MAN COURIER SERVICE

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Worldwide shipping available, please contact us for a free quote to include professional packing and fully insured services

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PLEASE NOTE: viewing is 'By Appointment' only - please contact Liza a few days in advance to arrange this.

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Payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque

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Please contact us if any further high definition photographs are required or please visit our own website as follows where you can zoom in on the photos:

www.lvsdecorativearts.co.uk

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You can contact Liza either by email lvsdecorativearts@btinternet.com or telephone 07703306451

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Please bear in mind: antique items for sale may have some wear and marks commensurate with their age which adds to the character of the piece.

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Thank you for viewing our stock and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.

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Description

A polished Orthoceras fossil mounted on chrome base from Morocco and dating 400+ million years ago.

The word Orthoceras means 'straight horn' which refers to the long, straight and conical shaped shell - the Orthoceras is a genus of extinct cephaloid (animals related to squid, octopus and nautilus) and ranged in size from a few centimetres in length to over six feet.

fig 1. Polished Orthoceras fossil mounted on chrome base — fig 1. Polished Orthoceras Fossil Mounted on Chrome Base

They could crawl as well as swim and filled the chambers in their shells with air to help them float, when they died the shells accumulated on the ocean bed, sediment covered them and over many, many years they transformed into stone.

This piece is in excellent condition, it is a very decorative item and can go straight into a home.