A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid multi plate fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring a whopping 40" x 37.5" x 1.25" (just over 3 feet square). Very solid and stable. The specimens exhibit superb preservation throughout, and have 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 and one of the finest I have seen, with over a dozen highly detailed heads. 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 detailed images for closer views.

A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid multi plate fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring a very large 41" x 31" x 3". Very solid and stable. The specimens exhibit superb preservation throughout, and have 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 and one of the finest I have seen, easily the best on ebay, with over a dozen highly detailed heads. 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 detailed images for closer views.

A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid multi plate fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring a whopping 40" x 26" x 2" (just over 3 feet by 2 feet). Very solid and stable. The specimens exhibit superb preservation throughout, and have 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 and one of the finest I have seen, with over half a dozen highly detailed heads. 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 detailed images for closer views.

Multi Crinoid plate from Crawfordsville, U.S.A..

A superb Scytalocrinus decadactylus, Cyathocrinites harrodi & (2x) Macrocrinus mundulus crinoid fossils from the Mississippian epoch, Edwardsville Formation, Crawfordsville, Indiana. Superbly detailed multi specimen. The matrix measures 2.75" x 6.5" x 0.5".
3 separate species on a single plate! The quality of preparation is outstanding.

A very detailed and very large complete Crinoid fossil, Pentacrinites fossilis, from Lyme Regis, England, measuring a whopping 12" x 13" an a matrix of 14" x 15" x 1". This has great geometry and provides a very solid base for this piece. Not usually found in as big a piece as this... The specimen exhibits superb preservation throughout. The beautiful gold Pyrite stalks and heads provides a good contrast between crinoid and matrix.

A detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring 13" 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.

A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring 14.25" x 9.25" 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 14.5" x 10.5" 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 14.25" 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.

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.

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.

A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring 10" x 9" x 0.75". 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 11.25" x 9.25" 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 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.

A very detailed Scyphocrinus elegans Crinoid fossil from Morocco (Silurian period), measuring 11" x 7" 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.