Vintage Carved Decorative Ammonite, African, Fossil, Display, Cretaceous, C.1970
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About this item
Our Stock # 18.9057
This is a vintage carved decorative ammonite. An African, opalized fossil on display plinth, dating to Cretaceous period millions of years ago, polished and presented circa 1970.
Skilfully carved ammonite with fine decorative appeal Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Beautifully polished shell, the hand carved ammonoid form adding a tentacle effect Fossilised roughly 100 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period Accentuated with dendritic patterns from the fine white sutures Lightly translucent to the edge when viewed in direct light Presented upon a wooden base in the rustic manner Removable from the plinth to enjoy the tactile polished finishThis is a striking vintage carved decorative ammonite, with beautiful detail and a lustrous polished finish. Delivered ready to display.
Dimensions:
Max Width: 16cm (6.25'')
Max Depth: 9.5cm (3.75'')
Max Height: 13cm (5'')
Fossil Width: 14cm (5.5'')
Fossil Depth: 3.5cm (1.5'')
Fossil Height: 11cm (4.25'')
Additional Information
18.9057 (AB-127391)
W: 16cm (6.3")H: 13cm (5.1")D: 9cm (3.5")L: 16cm (6.3")
Late 20th Century, Vintage (1970 onwards)
Hele, United Kingdom
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