Abatocrinus & Cryptoblastus Carboniferous USA


Abatocrinus subaequalis & Cryptoblastus melo. A well prepared crinoid calyx and blastoid standing proud on matrix with gorgeous detail. They are 19 and 12mm in height respectively on matrix measuring 83 x 82 x 22mm. This would make an excellent display/study piece. A fine example of an uncommon crinoid for echinodermata lovers. They are circa 325 million years old from the Burlington Formation, Mississippian (Carboniferous) of Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. A close up is also shown below. Supplied with label. Priced at £39. Quote Ref No. OFC 447

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Permian Crinoid Stem USA


This Early Permian Crinoid stem is from the Council Grove Group that outcrops at Route I-70, Exit 322, Wabaunsee County, Kansas, USA. It is circa 250 million years old. The species is unknown to me and it is 6mm across the ossicle (stem plate) and 13mm in height. This is a very fine quality GEM crinoid stem section, great plate definition, quality preservation and nice colour. Supplied with label and in an attractive display box. Priced at £3. Quote ref No. OFC 446

Eretmocrinus and 6x Cercidocrinus Carboniferous USA


Eretmocrinus tentor plus 6x Cercidocrinus fimbria. A well prepared large crinoid standing proud on matrix with gorgeous detail (stem, calyx and branching arms are present). As an added bonus, there are 4 small crinoids present on the top and another 2 on the underside. It is 50mm in height. This would make an excellent display/study piece. A fine example of uncommon crinoid for echinodermata lovers. It is circa 325 million years old from the Gilmore City Formation, Mississippian (Carboniferous) of Gilmore City, Iowa, USA. Supplied with label. Priced at £79. Quote Ref No. OFC 444

Dichocrinus multiplex Carboniferous USA


Dichocrinus multiplex. A well prepared small crinoid standing proud on matrix with gorgeous detail (stem, calyx and branching arms are present). It is 25mm in height. This would make an excellent display/study piece. A fine example of uncommon crinoid for echinodermata lovers. It is circa 325 million years old from the Gilmore City Formation, Mississippian (Carboniferous) of Gilmore City, Iowa, USA. Supplied with label. Priced at £35. Quote Ref No. OFC 445

Encrinus lilliformis Triassic Germany


This classic Middle Triassic Crinoid is from the Upper Muschelkalk that occurs near Crailsheim, Germany, Europe. It is circa 235 million years old. The species is Encrinus lilliformis and it measures a huge 100mm or 4 inches from base of stem to tip of branching arms in height on matrix that is 140 x 100 x 40mm. This has great definition but has had a few knocks and could do with some more preparation work, hence the low price. Crinoids of this species are extremely rare to find so this bargain would make a great addition to anyones collection. The last one in stock ! Priced at £79. Quote Ref No. OFC 443 

Bougueticrinus hureae Calyx Cretaceous UK


Bougueticrinus hureae. This Upper Cretaceous Crinoid calyx is from the M. coranguinum Zone, Lower Santonian Stage, Upper Chalk that occurs at Cliffs End, Pegwell Bay, Kent, UK. It is circa 80 million years old. Measuring approx. 6.5mm in height, it is typical of the species. A fine specimen with quality preservation. I have never seen complete crinoids from this location, so this inexpensive fossil would make a great addition to anyones collection. Collected by us in the field and thus has full providence. Supplied with label and in an attractive display box. Priced at £14. Quote ref No. OFC 431

Bougueticrinus Stem Pieces Cretaceous UK


Bougueticrinus sp. This unassociated set of 13 Upper Cretaceous Crinoid stem (ossicles) sections are from the M. coranguinum Zone, Lower Santonian Stage, Upper Chalk that occurs at Cliffs End, Pegwell Bay, Kent, UK. They are circa 80 million years old. There are several differnt positionals including base of calyx, the largest measuring approx. 14mm in height. A fine study set with quality preservation. I have never seen complete crinoids from this location, so this inexpensive fossil group would make a great addition to anyones collection. Collected by us in the field and thus has full providence. Supplied with label and in an attractive display box. Priced at £6. Quote ref No. OFC 433

Neilsenicrinus cretaceus Stem Cretaceous UK


This Middle Cretaceous Crinoid is from the Gault Clay that occurs at Folkstone, Kent, UK. It is circa 110 million years old. The species is Neilsenicrinus cretaceus and it is 4mm across the ossicle (stem plate) and 10mm in height. This is a very fine quality GEM crinoid stem section, great plate definition, quality preservation and nice colour. I have never found a complete crinoid of this species so this inexpensive fossil would make a great addition to anyones collection. Supplied with label and in an attractive display box. Priced at £3. Quote ref No. OFC 437

Pentacrinites fossilis Jurassic UK


This Lower Jurassic Crinoid is a classic type found at Lyme Regis, Dorset, UK. It is Lower Lias, Lower Jurassic age circa 195 million years old. The species is Pentacrinites fossilis. The matrix is 160 x 100mm across and shows clear branching arms, cirri and stem. This is a very fine quality crinoid fossil, quality preservation and nice colour. Complete crinoids of this species fetch upwards of £1000 so this inexpensive fossil would make a great addition to anyones collection. from an old private collection. Supplied with label. Priced at £75. Quote ref No. OFC 429

Platicrinites gigas Caylx Carboniferous UK


This Crinoid calyx is from the Visean Stage, Carboniferous that occurs at Clitheroe, Lancashire, UK. It is circa 310 million years old. The species is Platicrinites gigas and it is 25mm across. This is economy grade but nonetheless a steal at the price. I have never found a complete crinoid of this species so this inexpensive fossil would make a great addition to anyones collection. Supplied with label and in a display box. Priced at £5. Quote Ref No. OFC 425

Pentacrinites fossilis Stem Jurassic UK


This Lower Jurassic Crinoid is from the top of the Belemnite Marls that occur at the base of the cliffs in Seatown, Dorset, UK. It is Lower Lias, Lower Jurassic age circa 180 million years old. The species is Pentacrinites fossilis and it is 8mm across the ossicle (stem plate) and 6mm in height. This is a very fine quality crinoid stem section, great plate definition, quality preservation and nice colour. Complete crinoids of this species fetch upwards of £1000 so this inexpensive fossil would make a great addition to anyones collection. Collected by me in the field. Supplied with label and in an attractive display box. Priced at £3. Quote ref No. OFC 421

Isocrinus fisheri Stem Jurassic UK


This Middle Jurassic Crinoid is from the Upper Oxford Clay that occurs at Warboys, Cambridgeshire, UK. It is circa 157 million years old. The species is Isocrinus fisheri and it is 6mm across the ossicle (stem plate) and 3mm in height. This is a very fine quality GEM crinoid stem section, great plate definition, quality preservation and nice colour. I have never found a complete crinoid of this species so this inexpensive fossil would make a great addition to anyones collection. Collected by me in the field. Supplied with label and in an attractive display box. Priced at £3. Quote ref No. OFC 422

Schypiocrinus elegans Devonian Africa


Schypiocrinus elegans. A beautifully prepared museum quality crinoid standing proud on matrix with gorgeous colour. The combined height of the stem, arms and calyx on this specimen is 210mm or 8 1/2 inches, sitting on matrix measuring 225 x 170mm across and 25mm thickness. This has extraodinary detail and would make an excellent display piece. A very fine example of an uncommon crinoid for echinodermata lovers. It is circa 400 million years old from the Moroccan Crinoid Beds of Morocco, Africa. Two views are shown. Priced at £79. SOLD. Quote Ref No. OFC 417 

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Macrocrinus & Azigocrinus Carboniferous USA


Macrocrinus verneuilianus & Azigocrinus rotundus. A well prepared crinoid calyx pair standing proud on matrix with gorgeous detail. They are 18 and 25mm in height respectively on matrix measuring 88 x 60 x 22mm. This would make an excellent display/study piece. A fine example of uncommon crinoids for echinodermata lovers. They are circa 325 million years old from the Burlington Formation, Mississippian (Carboniferous) of Lincoln County, Missouri, USA. Supplied with label. Priced at £36. Quote Ref No. OFC 387

Hexacrinites Devonian UK


These Devonian Crinoid stem sections are from the Dartmouth Slates, Siegenian Stage that occurs at Hope's Nose, Torquay, Devon, UK. They are circa 400 million years old. The genus is Hexacrinites  and the matrix measures 60 x 25mm. I have never seen complete crinoids from this location, so this inexpensive fossil would make a great addition to anyones collection. Collected by us in the field. Supplied with label and in an attractive display box. Priced at £4. Quote ref No. OFC 382

Eretmocrinus tentor Carboniferous USA


Eretmocrinus tentor. A well prepared crinoid standing proud on matrix with gorgeous detail. As an added bonus, a large brachiopod is present on the underside. It is 45mm in height. This would make an excellent display/study piece. A fine example of uncommon crinoid for echinodermata lovers. It is circa 325 million years old from the Gilmore City Formation, Mississippian (Carboniferous) of Gilmore City, Iowa, USA. Supplied with label. 2 views are shown. Priced at £54. Quote Ref No. OFC 273

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Encrinus liliiformis Triassic Germany


This classic Middle Triassic Crinoid is from the classic deposit of the Upper Muschelkalk that occurs near Alverdissen, Germany, Europe. It is circa 230 million years old. The species is Encrinus liliiformis and it measures a huge 85mm or 3 3/4 inches in height on matrix that is 190 x 150 x 35mm. This is a very fine museum quality crinoid specimen, great definition, quality preservation and nice colour. Crinoids of this species are extremely rare to find in this condition so this bargain would make a great addition to anyones collection. A close-up view is also shown. Priced at £129. Quote Ref No. OFC 219

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