Ammonites were popular in Victorian times as decorative objects because they were fascinating and beautiful fossils that were believed to be ancient and exotic. During the Victorian era, there was a great interest in natural history and fossils, and people collected them as a way to display their knowledge and appreciation of the natural world. This sculpture is of significant size and weight, and it is made of a mixture of cast stone. It can be used as a sculptural element on a building facades and as an ornamental paving stone in a garden. It may even be hung by its strong wire.
