Large Fossilized Pecoptens Tree Fern slab on stand from the collection of Collections of the Von

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Large Fossilized Pecoptens Tree Fern slab on stand, 300 BC
18.5 x 15 x 18.5 in (46.99 x 38.1 x 46.99 cm)
Inv: 5003 Von Schmidt Famil...

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This an example of fossilized Pecoptens Tree Fern encased in a matrix of reddish brown shale slab was uncovered during road cuts. Likely formed 300 million BC this specimen was found in 1903 at Ambridge, Pennsylvania US. Mounted on a rotating brushed brass stand, 18 1/2"L x 15"H, 18 3/4"H in stand

Subject Matter: Mineral
Collections: Von Schmidt Family Trust Minerals Collection

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