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

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 5mm across the ossicle (stem plate) and 11mm 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 423

Isocrinus granulosus Stem Cretaceous UK


This Middle Cretaceous Crinoid is from the Turonian, Upper Chalk that occurs at Dover, Kent, UK. It is circa 85 million years old. The species is Isocrinus granulosus and it is 7mm across the ossicle (stem plate) and 2mm 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 424

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. Quote Ref No. OFC 417 

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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 92mm from base of stem to tip of branching arms in height on matrix that is 135 x 97 x 40mm. 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. Close-up views of the calyx and branching arms are also shown below. Priced at £135. Quote Ref No. OFC 410

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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 Lee County, Missouri, USA. Supplied with label. Priced at £63. Quote Ref No. OFC 387

Torynocrinus cyclocrinus Cretaceous UK


This Middle Cretaceous Crinoid ossicle is from the Hunstanton Red Rock that occurs in the cliffs at Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK. It is Albian age circa 100 million years old. The species is Torynocrinus cyclocrinus and it is 12mm across the ossicle (stem plate) and 4mm in height. This is a very fine quality crinoid stem section, great plate definition, quality preservation and nice colour. I have never seen complete crinoids of this species and this is the only one I have ever found, 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 £6. Quote ref No. OFC 378

Isocrinus legeri Cretaceous UK


This Middle Cretaceous Crinoid stem section is from the Hunstanton Red Rock that occurs at Norton Hill Quarry, Dersingham, Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK. It is Albian age circa 100 million years old. The species is Isocrinus legeri and it is 5mm across the stem plate and 10mm in height, comprising 5 ossicles. This is a very fine quality crinoid stem section, great plate definition, quality preservation and nice colour. I have never seen complete crinoids of this species and this is the only one I have ever found, 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 £4. Quote ref No. OFC 379

Isselicrinus subbasaltiformis Eocene UK


This Lower Eocene Crinoid stem section is from the London Clay that occurs at Beltinge, Herne Bay, Kent, UK. It is Ypresian age circa 50 million years old. The species is Isselicrinus subbasaltiformis and it is 5mm across the stem plate and 18mm in height, comprising 11 ossicles. This is a very fine quality crinoid stem section, great plate definition, quality preservation and nice colour. I have never seen complete crinoids of this species and this is the only one I have ever found, 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 £6. Quote ref No. OFC 380

Unidentified Crinoid Ossicles Cretaceous UK


These Lower Cretaceous Crinoid stem sections are from the Upper Chalk that occurs at Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, UK. They are circa 70 million years old. They are unidentified measuring approx. 8mm across the stem plate and 7mm in height. A fine pair with quality preservation. I have never seen complete crinoids from this location, so this inexpensive fossil pair 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 £3. Quote ref No. OFC 381

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 £74. 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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