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2026 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show – Preview #5: Large Archimedes sp. from Alabama

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This is the preview post #5 for the 2026 ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show Live Auction.  The ESCONI Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show for 2026 will be held on March 21th and 22nd at the DuPage Fairgrounds in Wheaton, IL, which is the same location as last year.   All details can be found here.

Today’s preview is a very large and detailed Archimedes sp. bryozoan from the Bangor Formation in Northwestern Alabama.

A fossil specimen labeled 'Archimedes sp.' resting on a wooden surface next to a quarter and a white box. The fossil shows distinct patterns and textures, indicative of its geological origin.
Fossilized remains of a fish, showing intricate bone structures embedded in a rock matrix.
Close-up view of a rock with fossilized imprints resembling ancient marine life, showcasing intricate patterns and textures.
Close-up of a fish fossil embedded in a rock, showing detailed skeletal structures.
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