Spectacular Largest Pentacrinites Crinoid Fossil.

On offer here is something rather special. A stunningly detailed Crinoid fossil, Pentacrinites fossilis, from Lyme Regis, England, measuring approx. 6 feet tall by 4 feet across, making this the single largest genuine example ever recovered. Six complete Calyx (Heads) with beautiful gold Pyrite stalks (a colouration and shine difficult to pick up with the camera) that provides fantastic contrast between crinoid and matrix. This piece has some of the finest detail of the intricate fronds we have ever seen.

100% genuine, and NOT a composite of fragments from different locations, just remounted as is necessary for all Pentacrinites fossils. A single fragment of these fossils is uncommon. A piece measuring a foot square is extremely rare. A specimen measuring 6 foot by 4 foot is one of a kind!

As always, you are welcome to come and view the fossil at our showroom... The photos here do not fully convey the scale and quality of this piece. The fossil is suspended approx. 1" off from the solid white backing by means of removable mounting bolts. The effect of this is extremely aesthetic - ideally suited to the discerning collector and museums alike.

Crinoids are part of a large group of marine invertebrate animals called echinoderms. Other echinoderms include starfish, brittle stars, sand dollars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. Crinoids are unusual looking animals because they resemble plants more than animals. Crinoids are more commonly known as "Sea Lillies", a colloquial nomenclature which relates to their flower-like appearance.

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Multi Crawfordsville Crinoid Fossil.

A superb multi Crinoid fossil from the Mississippian epoch, Edwardsville Formation, Crawfordsville, Indiana. Superbly detailed multi specimen. The piece measures 16" x 14" x 2".

An exceptional item in superb condition, offering a unique opportunity to obtain a dream specimen. The quality of preparation on this piece is outstanding.

Scyphocrinus Crinoid Fossil.

A very detailed large Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring 30" x 19" x 1". Very solid and stable. The specimen exhibits superb preservation throughout, and has excellent definition of fossil from matrix.

A stunning display piece and one of the finest I have seen. Specimens of this quality have now become extremely difficult to obtain due to the exhaustion of the Djebel Issoumour beds.

Crinoids are part of a large group of marine invertebrate animals called echinoderms. Other echinoderms include starfish, brittle stars, sand dollars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. Crinoids are unusual looking animals because they resemble plants more than animals. Crinoids are more commonly known as "Sea Lillies", a colloquial nomenclature which relates to their flower-like appearance.

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Scyphocrinus Crinoid Fossil.

A very detailed large Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring 28" x 16" x 1". Very solid and stable. The specimen exhibits superb preservation throughout, and has excellent definition of fossil from matrix.

A stunning display piece and one of the finest I have seen, with a very large complete head. Specimens of this quality have now become extremely difficult to obtain due to the exhaustion of the Djebel Issoumour beds.

Crinoids are part of a large group of marine invertebrate animals called echinoderms. Other echinoderms include starfish, brittle stars, sand dollars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. Crinoids are unusual looking animals because they resemble plants more than animals. Crinoids are more commonly known as "Sea Lillies", a colloquial nomenclature which relates to their flower-like appearance.

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A very detailed large Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring 31" x 14" x 1.5". Very solid and stable. The specimen exhibits superb preservation throughout, and has excellent definition of fossil from matrix.

A stunning display piece and one of the finest I have seen, with a complete head, stalk and lobolite. The matrix also shows a fossil Orthocone. Specimens of this quality have now become extremely difficult to obtain due to the exhaustion of the Djebel Issoumour beds. We have never had another example as complete as this.

Crinoids are part of a large group of marine invertebrate animals called echinoderms. Other echinoderms include starfish, brittle stars, sand dollars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. Crinoids are unusual looking animals because they resemble plants more than animals. Crinoids are more commonly known as "Sea Lillies", a colloquial nomenclature which relates to their flower-like appearance. Please click on the detailed images for closer views.

A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid multi plate fossil from Morocco (Silurian period). The piece exhibits superb preservation throughout.

A stunning display piece mounted in a custom solid Walnut shadow box frame measuring 23" x 17" x 3.5". Specimens of this quality have now become extremely difficult to obtain due to the exhaustion of the Djebel Issoumour beds.

Crinoids are part of a large group of marine invertebrate animals called echinoderms. Other echinoderms include starfish, brittle stars, sand dollars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. Crinoids are unusual looking animals because they resemble plants more than animals. Crinoids are more commonly known as "Sea Lillies", a colloquial nomenclature which relates to their flower-like appearance. Please click on the images for closer views.

Scyphocrinus Crinoid Fossil

A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid multi plate fossil from the Silurian Period of Morocco. A solid and stable piece showing several well inflated heads. The specimens exhibit superb preservation throughout, and has excellent definition of fossils from matrix. Beautiful deep colouring. The piece has been cut rectangular for added displayability and measures 12" x 8.4" x 1.5".

A stunning display piece - one of the finest and most aesthetic I have seen, with matrix also exhibiting a number of stems and sections. Specimens of this quality have now become extremely difficult to obtain due to the exhaustion of the Djebel Issoumour beds - the formation in which these sought after fossils are found.

Crinoids are part of a large group of marine invertebrate animals called echinoderms. Other echinoderms include starfish, brittle stars, sand dollars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. Crinoids are unusual looking animals because they resemble plants more than animals. Crinoids are more commonly known as "Sea Lillies", a colloquial nomenclature which relates to their flower-like appearance.

Scyphocrinus Crinoid Fossil

A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid multi plate fossil from the Silurian Period of Morocco. A solid and stable piece showing several well inflated heads. The specimens exhibit superb preservation throughout, and has excellent definition of fossils from matrix. Beautiful deep colouring. The piece has been cut rectangular for added displayability and measures 15.2" x 10.6" x 1.5".

A stunning display piece - one of the finest and most aesthetic I have seen, with matrix also exhibiting a number of stems and sections. Specimens of this quality have now become extremely difficult to obtain due to the exhaustion of the Djebel Issoumour beds - the formation in which these sought after fossils are found.

Crinoids are part of a large group of marine invertebrate animals called echinoderms. Other echinoderms include starfish, brittle stars, sand dollars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. Crinoids are unusual looking animals because they resemble plants more than animals. Crinoids are more commonly known as "Sea Lillies", a colloquial nomenclature which relates to their flower-like appearance.

Scyphocrinus Crinoid Fossil

A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid multi plate fossil from the Silurian Period of Morocco. A solid and stable piece showing several well inflated heads. The specimens exhibit superb preservation throughout, and has excellent definition of fossils from matrix. Beautiful deep colouring. The piece has been cut rectangular for added displayability and measures 11.7" x 6.2" x 1.2".

A stunning display piece - one of the finest and most aesthetic I have seen, with matrix also exhibiting a number of stems and sections. Specimens of this quality have now become extremely difficult to obtain due to the exhaustion of the Djebel Issoumour beds - the formation in which these sought after fossils are found.

Crinoids are part of a large group of marine invertebrate animals called echinoderms. Other echinoderms include starfish, brittle stars, sand dollars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. Crinoids are unusual looking animals because they resemble plants more than animals. Crinoids are more commonly known as "Sea Lillies", a colloquial nomenclature which relates to their flower-like appearance.

A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring 12.5" x 11" x 1". The specimen exhibits superb preservation throughout, and has excellent definition of fossil from matrix. Beautiful colouring, which is a nice change from the greyscales of many of the Chinese specimens. A stunning display piece. These have now become extremely difficult to obtain due to the exhaustion of the Djebel Issoumour beds.

Crawfordsville Crinoid Fossil.

A superb double Crinoid fossil, Macrocrinus mundulus and an undescribed inadunate, from the famous Edwardsville Formation of Crawfordsville, Indiana, U.S.A. Dates from the Mississippian Epoch. The piece measures 3.5" x 2.5" x 0.7". A 100% genuine example of this sought after species. A highly displayable piece, with an exceptional level of preparation.

Crinoids are part of a large group of marine invertebrate animals called echinoderms. Other echinoderms include starfish, brittle stars, sand dollars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. Crinoids are unusual looking animals because they resemble plants more than animals. Crinoids are more commonly known as "Sea Lillies", a colloquial nomenclature which relates to their flower-like appearance.

A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring 11.25" x 9.75" x 1". The specimen exhibits superb preservation throughout, and has excellent definition of fossil from matrix. Beautiful colouring, which is a nice change from the greyscales of many of the Chinese specimens. A stunning display piece. These have now become extremely difficult to obtain due to the exhaustion of the Djebel Issoumour beds.

Crawfordsville Crinoid Fossil.

A superb Crinoid fossil, Cyathocrinites multibrachiatus, from the famous Edwardsville Formation of Crawfordsville, Indiana, U.S.A. Dates from the Mississippian Epoch. The piece measures 2.4" x 1.9" x 0.4". A 100% genuine example of this sought after species. A highly displayable piece, with an exceptional level of preparation.

Crinoids are part of a large group of marine invertebrate animals called echinoderms. Other echinoderms include starfish, brittle stars, sand dollars, sea urchins and sea cucumbers. Crinoids are unusual looking animals because they resemble plants more than animals. Crinoids are more commonly known as "Sea Lillies", a colloquial nomenclature which relates to their flower-like appearance.

A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring 13" x 10" x 1". The specimen exhibits superb preservation throughout, and has excellent definition of fossil from matrix. Beautiful colouring, which is a nice change from the greyscales of many of the Chinese specimens. A stunning display piece. These have now become extremely difficult to obtain due to the exhaustion of the Djebel Issoumour beds.

A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring 9.5" x 9" x 1". The specimen exhibits superb preservation throughout, and has excellent definition of fossil from matrix. Beautiful colouring, which is a nice change from the greyscales of many of the Chinese specimens. A stunning display piece. These have now become extremely difficult to obtain due to the exhaustion of the Djebel Issoumour beds.