British Fossils Fossil Collection Box

It is a genuine fossil collection with specimens such as shark teeth, ammonite, crinoid, brachiopod, bivalve, belemnite, coral, gastropod and echinoid, together with a mini magnifier and an identification sheet. The box measures about 18.5cm x 12.5cm.

Yes, these are genuine fossils rather than resin copies, and many are millions of years old. Because they are real, each specimen has its own size, shape and markings and will not look factory-identical.

Not exactly. Real specimens vary, so the individual fossils you receive differ a little in size, colour and detail from the ones pictured. The photo shows the types of fossil included rather than the precise pieces.

The box includes the range of named specimen types listed, so a child can compare very different fossils side by side. As these are natural finds, the exact individual pieces vary from set to set.

Yes. A mini magnifier lets a young collector look closely at the detail, and the included identification sheet helps match each specimen to its name and learn what sort of creature it came from.

It suits school-age collectors who enjoy sorting and close looking. Some fossils are small, so keep them away from babies and toddlers who mouth objects, and supervise younger children during play.

A compartment tray or the box itself keeps the specimens tidy and separated. Keep them dry, and use the identification sheet to label each one as the fossil collection is arranged and shown off.