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An ultra rare, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi, a complete whorl with three crowns from Herrin, Illinois. A July Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamp that our now underground coal deposits. Exceptional preservation, serrations, and serration detail. The Edestus shark would have an upper and lower tooth whorl that are vertically opposed. Research showed that they could use their opposing teeth in a scissor-like motion to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically with linear tooth whorls. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. This whorl is incredibly massive at 6" long with three crowns. The whorl body is well perserved with an excellent bright line of pyrite below the crown enamel. The crowns are large at 1-5/8" wide and look fantastic. Note - One crown tip has a small professional repair (~1/8") which is very common for a whorl. Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. Authenticity guaranteed. The Edestus shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These Edestus whorls are extremely rare. This whorl comes with a custon steel stand and  makes a fantastic display piece. My lowest price ever for a complete whorl! 

I01        SIZE:  6" whorl  (1-5/8"+ crowns)  ;  Height is 4-1/8" on stand.

Adding 22 Edestus shark teeth in July 2025.    Link to Edestus shark.

Two LARGE, TOP QUALITYQuenstedticeras lamberti ammonites on matrix from the Saratov region of Russia. Incredible pyrite replaced ammonites. The natural shell exterior is incredily preserved and reflects an iridescent red color. Middle Jurassic age. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - supply of these pyrite ammonites stopped in 2010.  A very showy display piece. Note - specimens are remounted on their natural matrix. A fantastic gift piece.

AM02       Specimen size:  2-5/8" &  1-3/4"    Display size:  3-3/4" x 2-3/4"

Adding an 11 piece ammonite collection in November 2023.       Link to Other Ammonites.

A TOP QUALITY Kosmoceras sp. and Quenstedticeras lamberti ammonites on matrix from the Saratov region of Russia. Incredible pyrite replaced ammonites. The natural shell exterior is incredily preserved and reflects an iridescent red color. Middle Jurassic age. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - supply of these pyrite ammonites stopped in 2010.  A very showy display piece. Note - specimens are remounted on their natural matrix. A fantastic gift piece!

AM01       Specimen size:  2-5/8" &  1-1/4"    Display size:  5-3/4" x  4"

Adding an 11 piece ammonite collection in November 2023.       Link to Other Ammonites.

A Top Quality, Zuul crurivastator tooth (Ankylosaur) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. The Campanian age Ankylosaurs grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds, and a body covered with this bony armor. This tooth exhibits excellent quality with excellent color / patina. No cracks or restoration. ~76 MYA. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Wheatstone Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. A collector's quality Ankylosaur tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.

DK12       SIZE: 1/4"  (3/16" W)   

Note - Adding 16 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in January 2023.       Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.

A LARGE, Top Quality Denversaurus schlessmani  tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America. Denversaurus schlessmani was the large Nodosaur which grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds. The enamel is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. Crown has normal feeding wear. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector quality large Denversaurus tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.

DK03        SIZE: 9/16"   (7/16" Wide)

Note - Adding 16 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in January 2023.       Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.

A LARGE, Top Quality Denversaurus schlessmani  tooth from the late Cretaceous of North America. Denversaurus schlessmani was the large Nodosaur which grew to 20 feet and 6000 pounds. The enamel is excellent quality with excellent color / patina. Crown has normal feeding wear. No cracks or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector quality large Denversaurus tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured.

DK01        SIZE: 9/16"   (7/16" Wide)

Note - Adding 16 new Ankylosaur - Nodosaur fossils in January 2023.       Link to Ankylosaur fossils catalog.

A Top Quality Angustidens - upper jaw Anterior tooth from the Wando River, So. Carolina. Highest quality enamel. Bourlette is an excellent maroon color and complete. Excellent serrations with a good tip. Good side cusps. The root is excellent with no hydration cracks. Great color and preservation. No repair or restoration. An Oligocene age tooth from the Chandler Bridge Formation. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent Angustidens tooth from So. Carolina. 

SC520           SIZE: 1-15/16"  

Note - Adding 20+ new Angustidens teeth in January 2020.   -->   Link to Angustidens teeth.

An EXTRA LARGE, HIGH Quality Carcharodon hastalis, the Broad-tooth Mako shark tooth from So.Carolina. Previously referred to as Isurus hastalis, but renamed to Carcharodon hastalis as a Great White shark ancestor.  Good quality enamel. A GRAYU colored crown. Good color!  Clean cutting edges. An excellent root – extra wide. Excellent symmetry. No repair or restoration. A collector's BIG Mako tooth! Authenticity guaranteed.

SC303        SIZE: 3-1/8"   (2" wide)

Adding 18 SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth in October 2024.   ->  Link to SC Carcharodon hastalis teeth

A Top Quality Thescelosaurus neglectus caudal (tail) vertebra from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Thescelosaurus is a mid-sized dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This bone quality is excellent with excellent color and patina. There is nice section of the process. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Carter Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Thescelosaurus vertebra. Authenticity guaranteed.

DI45       SIZE: 2"  x  1-1/16" x 1-1/2" height

Note - Adding 23 new Thescelosarus fossils in March 2022.   Link to Thesc fossils catalog

A very rare, Top Quality Thescelosaurus neglectus metatarsal (I) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Thescelosaurus is a mid-sized dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This is the metatarsal for toe #1. This bone has excellent quality with excellent color / patina. Minor crack fill. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Excellent collector's quality Thescelosaurus toe bones. Authenticity guaranteed.

DI26       SIZE: 4-5/8"  x  2-5/16"  x  1-3/8" wide

Note - Adding 23 new Thescelosarus fossils in March 2022.   Link to Thesc fossils catalog

A Top Quality Thescelosaurus neglectus caudal (tail) vertebra from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. Thescelosaurus is a mid-sized dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. This bone quality is excellent with excellent color and patina. No repair or restoration. All natural cracks are stabilized. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Thescelosaurus vertebra. Authenticity guaranteed.

DI47       SIZE: 1-1/4"  x  1-1/4" x  1-9/16" height

Note - Adding 23 new Thescelosarus fossils in March 2022.   Link to Thesc fossils catalog

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Pentremites sp. blastoid from the Millstadt, Illinois. Exceptional detail. Found in the Ridenhower Fm., Mississippian age. A fantastic display piece!   

CR03       SIZE: 1" x  1"

Name: Pentremites blastoid      Age: Mississippian (310 MMYA)        Location: Millstadt, Ilinois

Note - Adding a 9 piece crinoid collection in November 2023.  ->    Link to Crinoids