Orthoceras Fossil Plate Specimens Limestone Matrix From Morocco

Devonian Period; 8” x 5”, appears to be in good condition. Please view photos. Moore Estate Hickory N.C.

Stone

Date

Devonian Period

Condition Report

Good

Exhibited

Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview

Literature

Orthoceras fossil plates from Morocco represent an incredible window into Earth's ancient oceans, featuring extinct marine cephalopods preserved in a dense limestone or dolomite matrix sourced from the Atlas Mountains. These specimens date back roughly 350 to 400 million years to the Devonian period, long before the rise of the dinosaurs. Typically, artisans carefully cross-section and polish the front face of the matrix to a high gloss, revealing the intricate, mineral-filled internal chambers of the "straight horn" shells in stark white and gray against a deep black stone

Provenance

Moore Estate Hickory N.C.

Notes

Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert

Condition

Good