Lot 332
Gigantic Trilobite. Burmeisterella is not only a very rare spiked trilobite but also one of the largest trilobites that ever lived. This enormous trilobite is 19 x 9.5 inches making it one of the largest trilobites ever offered for sale. Burmeisterella is 375 million years old from Morocco and usually only 7 to 10 inches in length with the only other specimen that was 19 inches long being sold for $9000. Even at this gigantic size Burmeisterella still had long spikes on its eyes and down the length of its body for protection from predators. This attractive black trilobite has most of its spines although there definitely is restoration on the spines as no specimen is ever found complete with all of the spines intact. With most trilobites being only 1-2 inches long, this monster looks like a dinosaur compared to a chicken in size. Definitely, this trilobite would be the highlight of any fossil collection.
Add $100 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500.
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| Realized $2,115 |
