Lot 638
A Choice and Rare Large, Spiked Trilobite. Circa 380 million years old. Everyone knows trilobites as small, 1 or 2 inch black bugs, but some were much larger and much more interesting. This rare trilobite--Burmeisterella, from Morocco--is not represented in any museum. It is almost monumental at 10 inches long and nearly 6 inches wide, and strange with 2 stalked eyes and fearsome-looking with its entire body covered with sharp spikes to prevent predation. Similar specimens have sold for more than $3,000 at auction. This one very well preserved with most of its spicules present. Naturally, since small stone elements like these are delicate, a number have been re-attached. Weight is 12 pounds. Very impressive.
Estimated Value $850 - 1,650.
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