5 Inch Harpoceras Fossil Ammonite Jurassic Ilminster Somerset UK Display Fossil with Certificate of Authenticity
£ 36.00
GENUINE 5 INCH HARPOCERAS FOSSIL AMMONITEThis carefully chosen 5" Harpoceras fossil ammonite is a genuine Jurassic fossil
specimen from the Beacon Limestone of Ilminster, Somerset, UK. It is an attractive British ammonite fossil with strong natural display appeal, ideal for collectors, fossil enthusiasts, educational use, geology displays, natural history cabinets, or as a distinctive prehistoric gift.The photo shows the actual fossil specimen you will receive, so you can clearly view the condition, preservation, shape, colour, and overall character of the piece before purchase. Full sizing can be seen in the photo. This fossil is not a replica or cast; it is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. DISCOVERED AND PREPARED BY OUR OWN TEAMThis Harpoceras fossil ammonite was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison. This gives the fossil a clear and personal collecting history, making it especially appealing to buyers looking for an authentic British fossil with reliable provenance.Each fossil is naturally unique, and this specimen has been selected for its collectable quality and classic ammonite form. Natural features such as matrix, mineral staining, surface texture, small imperfections, treated areas, and variations in preservation may be present, all of which are part of the fossil’s genuine geological history. ABOUT HARPOCERAS AMMONITESHarpoceras is a well-known genus of ammonite from the Early Jurassic, especially associated with the Toarcian stage. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus. They lived in ancient seas and are among the most iconic fossils from the Jurassic Period.Harpoceras ammonites are admired for their elegant, compressed shell form and distinctive ribbing. The ribs often sweep forward across the whorls, creating a graceful curved pattern that makes the genus instantly recognisable to many fossil collectors. A defined keel may be present around the outer edge of the shell, a feature linked to a more streamlined shell shape suited to life in open marine waters.These ammonites would once have moved through Jurassic seas using jet propulsion, feeding within a rich marine ecosystem that included fish, belemnites, bivalves, marine reptiles, and other ammonites. BEACON LIMESTONE, ILMINSTER, SOMERSETThis fossil comes from the Beacon Limestone at Ilminster in Somerset, a classic British Jurassic locality known for producing ammonites and other marine fossils. During the Jurassic Period, this area of southern England was covered by warm seas where sediment slowly built up on the seabed. Over millions of years, the remains of marine animals became buried, mineralised, and preserved within the limestone.The Beacon Limestone is particularly valued by collectors for its connection to historic British fossil collecting and its attractive ammonite specimens. Fossils from this locality offer a tangible link to the prehistoric marine environments that once covered Somerset. COLLECTABLE BRITISH JURASSIC FOSSIL DISPLAY PIECEThis 5" Harpoceras fossil ammonite is a highly displayable piece with strong keyword appeal for collectors searching for genuine ammonite fossils, Jurassic fossils, British fossils, Somerset fossils, Beacon Limestone fossils, and natural history specimens. Its size makes it suitable for display in a cabinet, on a shelf, in a study, classroom, museum-style collection, or fossil-themed gift selection.With its genuine origin, attractive ammonite shape, Certificate of Authenticity, and discovery by our own team, this Harpoceras fossil is a desirable addition to any fossil collection. It is especially suited to collectors interested in classic British Jurassic fossils, ammonites from Ilminster, and authentic prehistoric marine life from the ancient seas of Somerset.
specimen from the Beacon Limestone of Ilminster, Somerset, UK. It is an attractive British ammonite fossil with strong natural display appeal, ideal for collectors, fossil enthusiasts, educational use, geology displays, natural history cabinets, or as a distinctive prehistoric gift.The photo shows the actual fossil specimen you will receive, so you can clearly view the condition, preservation, shape, colour, and overall character of the piece before purchase. Full sizing can be seen in the photo. This fossil is not a replica or cast; it is a genuine specimen and includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card. DISCOVERED AND PREPARED BY OUR OWN TEAMThis Harpoceras fossil ammonite was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, and has been cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison. This gives the fossil a clear and personal collecting history, making it especially appealing to buyers looking for an authentic British fossil with reliable provenance.Each fossil is naturally unique, and this specimen has been selected for its collectable quality and classic ammonite form. Natural features such as matrix, mineral staining, surface texture, small imperfections, treated areas, and variations in preservation may be present, all of which are part of the fossil’s genuine geological history. ABOUT HARPOCERAS AMMONITESHarpoceras is a well-known genus of ammonite from the Early Jurassic, especially associated with the Toarcian stage. Ammonites were extinct marine cephalopods related to modern squid, cuttlefish, and nautilus. They lived in ancient seas and are among the most iconic fossils from the Jurassic Period.Harpoceras ammonites are admired for their elegant, compressed shell form and distinctive ribbing. The ribs often sweep forward across the whorls, creating a graceful curved pattern that makes the genus instantly recognisable to many fossil collectors. A defined keel may be present around the outer edge of the shell, a feature linked to a more streamlined shell shape suited to life in open marine waters.These ammonites would once have moved through Jurassic seas using jet propulsion, feeding within a rich marine ecosystem that included fish, belemnites, bivalves, marine reptiles, and other ammonites. BEACON LIMESTONE, ILMINSTER, SOMERSETThis fossil comes from the Beacon Limestone at Ilminster in Somerset, a classic British Jurassic locality known for producing ammonites and other marine fossils. During the Jurassic Period, this area of southern England was covered by warm seas where sediment slowly built up on the seabed. Over millions of years, the remains of marine animals became buried, mineralised, and preserved within the limestone.The Beacon Limestone is particularly valued by collectors for its connection to historic British fossil collecting and its attractive ammonite specimens. Fossils from this locality offer a tangible link to the prehistoric marine environments that once covered Somerset. COLLECTABLE BRITISH JURASSIC FOSSIL DISPLAY PIECEThis 5" Harpoceras fossil ammonite is a highly displayable piece with strong keyword appeal for collectors searching for genuine ammonite fossils, Jurassic fossils, British fossils, Somerset fossils, Beacon Limestone fossils, and natural history specimens. Its size makes it suitable for display in a cabinet, on a shelf, in a study, classroom, museum-style collection, or fossil-themed gift selection.With its genuine origin, attractive ammonite shape, Certificate of Authenticity, and discovery by our own team, this Harpoceras fossil is a desirable addition to any fossil collection. It is especially suited to collectors interested in classic British Jurassic fossils, ammonites from Ilminster, and authentic prehistoric marine life from the ancient seas of Somerset.
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