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The wooden bases for the specimens are black walnut, and all labels are readable.
Devonian crinoid discs

A small display of six genuine fossil Devonian crinoid, or sea lily, discs from Alpena, Michigan. In life the discs were stacked to make the stalk of the crinoid, and the centre back specimen is a short length of stem. Each species had a different design of disc, and I've chosen a variety for this display.

The display is in 1:12 scale, measuring 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) long by 9/16 inch (1.4 cm) deep by just over 1/8 inch (0.3 cm) high.
#650, $12

Orthoceras fossil, Morocco

This is an orthoceras fossil from Morocco. It has a natural faintly polished, almost marble-like finish. Orthoceras are extinct members of the cephalopod mollusc family, somewhat related to the modern nautilus. This would look wonderful in a study, on a desk or bookshelf, or as a conversation piece.

The display is in 1:12 scale, measuring 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) long by 7/16 inch (1.1 cm) deep by 3/8 inch (0.9 cm) high.
#648, $8.

Crinoid stem, Morocco

A fossilised length of crinoid, or sea lily stem, from Morocco. The "brass" like label is readable.

The display is in 1:12 scale, measuring 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) long by 7/16 inch (1.1 cm) deep by 5/16 inch (0.8 cm) high.
#649, $8.

Devonian fossil matrix, 'brass' label

A fascinating genuine specimen full of Devonian marine fossils, mostly bits of bryozoan. The "brass" look label is clearly readable. This would look wonderful in a study, on a desk or bookshelf, or as a conversation piece.

The display is in 1:12 scale, measuring 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) long by 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) deep by 3/8 inch (0.9 cm) high.
#535, $11.

Fossiliferous matrix, marine.  Black walnut wood base

This is a genuine tiny fossil display in 1:12 scale. It is a piece of matrix (rock) absolutely full of the fossilized remains of sea creatures from the Devonian period, 417-354 million years ago. This specimen has a myriad of fossil pieces including a clear crinoid disk on the front left, bryozoan at the top centre, and a shell fragment at the back. This would look wonderful in a study, on a desk or bookshelf, or as a conversation piece.

The display is in 1:12 scale, measuring 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) long by 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) deep by 3/8 inch (0.9 cm) high.
#514, $10.

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