Lot 830
Space Ship Shaped Trilobite, Harpes. Trilobites come in every shape and size, which is what makes them so interesting to collect. There are more collectors of trilobites than any other type of fossil. Even though trilobites have been extinct for 250 million years, they were one of the first animals to have eyes and were successful and prolific for over 250 million years, first appearing in the fossil recored 520 million years ago. This unusual shaped trilobite, Harpes sp. is 375 million years old, from the Hamar Laghdad Formation of Morocco. It is just over 2" long and has been esthetically prepared so that it appears to be crawling through the light gray matrix. With its broad shield extending down and around the cephalon, ending in a sharp spine, it somewhat resembles an alien space craft. This specimen has been prepared to stand on its leveled base for dramatic display. Add $15 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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| Realized $230 |
