This is a genuine fossil ammonite (from Holzmaden, Germany) currently for sale. The small tabletop size is Dactylioceras, while the large wall-mounted version is Hildoceras.
Holzmaden ammonites are encased in very fine mudstone and siltstone, which preserves the shell patterns and internal structures in great detail.
These items also feature ammonites beautifully preserved on Holzmaden’s characteristic black plates, with a dull gold-like color.
Holzmaden is a very famous fossil excavation site. The area is rich in mid-Jurassic strata, with numerous fossils of marine reptiles, fish, and invertebrates found there.
Holzmaden fossils are known for their excellent preservation, particularly those of Ichthyosaurs and Plesiosaurs.
Ammonite (Dactylioceras, Hildoceras sp.)
Period: Mid-Jurassic, Mesozoic Era (175 million to 160 million years ago)
Origin: Holzmaden, Germany
Price: Available in-store *Note: Original stand sold separately.
Size: Tabletop 15 cm wide, wall-mounted around 50 cm (varies by specimen)
Mesozoic Jurassic Period
The Jurassic period, part of the Mesozoic Era, spanned from about 201 million to 145 million years ago. This period is known for the dominance of dinosaurs on Earth. The climate was warm and humid, with abundant ferns and gymnosperms. In the seas, ammonites and large marine reptiles thrived. During the latter part of the Jurassic, large continents began to split, leading to the formation of what would become the Atlantic Ocean. The first birds, like Archaeopteryx, also appeared during this time.
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