2008-10-21 – Ebay: “Fossili curiosi” (funny fossils)

Uno sguardo ad alcuni fossili particolari venduti questa settimana su Ebay:

 

 

 

a)    LUMBRICATIA WORM CASTS FROM SOLNHOFEN Germany Fossils

Item number: 350106675899

Winning bid: US $57.93 

Ended: Oct-17-08 19:19:00 PDT

Seller: The Fossil Farm

Solnhofen Worm Cast Fossil

A very rare worm cast (Lumbricatia) fossil from the famous Limestone (Solnhofen Shales) of Eichstatt, Bavaria, Germany. Approx. 40,000,000 years old. This is a superbly preserved example, with fascinating detailing. A good sized piece measuring 7.6″ x 3.9″ x 0.6″. This piece is from an old collection and has undergone NO repair or restoration.

 

b)    RARE AGATISED MULTI JURASSIC SNAIL FOSSIL Fossils

Item number: 290266565640

Winning bid: US $11.51 

Ended: Oct-19-08 19:25:00 PDT

Seller: The Fossil Farm

Fossil Snails

A very rare Agatised Jurassic snail fossil, Valvata scabrida from the Morisson Formation, Mesa County, Colorado. Approx. 165,000,000 years old. The piece measures 1.5″ x 1.1″ x 0.35″. A very unusual piece with beautiful red Agate replacment.

 

c)     RARE FOSSIL PEANUT FROM INDONESIA Fossils Nut

Item number: 350108086437

Starting bid: US $0.99 

Ended: Oct-20-08 06:59:28 PDT

Seller: The Fossil Farm

Fossil Peanut

A fossil Peanut (Monkey Nut) from Indonesia. Measures 1″ long. A very rare and fascinating piece!