Wonderful fossil for Cabinet of Curiosity – Campanile giganteum

Description

Species: Campanile giganteum
Age: Eocene, Lutetian
Locality: Marne, France

Measurements: c. 43 cm long gastropod
Weight: 5.2 kg

Gorgeous gastropod specimen that would fit very well in a Cabinet of Curiosity.
There are areas where the shell is missing. These were slightly restored.
As in most Campanile specimens, the apex shows natural abrasion linked with the way of life.
Wonderul colors, all natural.