Search results for: 'tooth fossil from the Mississippian period that is less than 2 inches in length/'

A very rare EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Torvosaurus tanneri  tooth from the Morrison Fm. A January Fossil of the Month. This Torvosaurus crown measures 2" and is 1-1/4" wide. The tooth measures 3-1/4" with the partial root. This is a BIG Torvosaurus tooth big serrations on both carinae (1.5 ser. per mm) and the mesial carina extends less than 1/2 of the crown. The enamel is high quality. Great rich dark brown color. Excellent anterior and posterior serrations. Minor natural crushing on the left bottom is stabilized. Excellent overall condition. There is minor restoration at the high point of the base of the crown.. Torvosaurus was the apex predator during the late Jurassic with large teeth designed to slash predators. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Bone Cabin Quarry, Albany Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed.  Note - A Riker display frame is included. (Note - this tooth was incorrectly described as Allosaurus earlier.)

DL01         SIZE: 2" crown (1-1/4" wide)

Note - Adding 9 Jurassic teeth & bones in January 2024.    Link to Allosaurus teeth

A Quality Dolphin tooth from middle Miocene Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. Excellent preservation. Great color. A nice collector's Dolphin tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. 

ST478              SIZE: 1/2"

Note - Adding 9 Sharktooth Hill Dolphin items in February 2022.    -->     Link to STH Dolphin items

A Quality Dolphin tooth from middle Miocene Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. Excellent preservation. Great color. A nice collector's Dolphin tooth. Authenticity guaranteed. 

ST477            SIZE: 1/2"

Note - Adding 9 Sharktooth Hill Dolphin items in February 2022.    -->     Link to STH Dolphin items

An EXTRA LARGE, TOP QUALITY Phareodus fish. The Phareodus encaustus is a Osteoglossidae fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA) fish, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. An October Fossil of the Month.  The Phareodus was a carnivorous fish with large pointed teeth and a long pectoral fin. This piece is from the 18 Inch Layer which is extremely hard and difficult to prepare. It also provides the most detailed, highly preserved fossils. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair. All natural. Plate size is 14.5" x 9.5". Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality specimen. An exceptional display piece!  

X488 BoP         SIZE: 11-1/2"     Plate size is 14.5" x 9.5".

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A rare, Top Quality jaw from a long snouted needle-nose Dolphin found in the middle Miocene Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. A February Fossil of the Month. Excellent preservation. Excellent bone quality. Great color. No repair or restoration. An excellent collector's Dolphin jaw. Authenticity guaranteed. A very special display piece!

ST482            SIZE: 11"

Note - Adding 9 Sharktooth Hill Dolphin items in February 2022.    -->     Link to STH Dolphin items

Note - Adding 12 Sharktooth Hill display pieces in Feb. 2022.    Link to STH Display Items

A LARGE, Top Quality Bone Valley Dolphin tooth from Polk Co., Florida. High quality enamel and root. Good color! A scarce Bone Valley collector's Dolphin tooth from the old days. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see these any more!

F990       SIZE: 11/16" 

Note - Adding 10 new BV Dolphin teeth in June 2019.  ->  Link to BV Dolphin teeth

A high quality Moroccan fossil collection including shark teeth, ray, fish and reptile teeth and vertebra mounted in a nice oak display frame. This fossil collection includes 19 types of fossils with a total of 45 fossils. Fossils include the giant Otodus shark, Myliobatus (Eagle ray), Mosasaurus, sea snake, and the giant Enchodus fish. These marine fossils come from the Khouribga area phosphate mines and date from Cretaceous to Eocene ages (70-45 million years ago). This is our large frame measuring 14" x 10" x 1-3/8". A fact sheet with improved identification will accompany this fossil collection display frame. An instant Moroccan fossil collection in a sturdy display frame at an inxpensive price. Authenticity guaranteed.

M3002         SIZE:  14" x 10" x 1-3/8" 

Note - Adding 12 Moroccan Fossil Collections with Frames in Jan. 2018.  Link to Moroccan fossil collection

The North Carolina Fossil Club provides an excellent guide to the Cretaceous - Eocene - Paleocene - Oligocene shark teeth from North Carolina. My recommendation for the collector's first reference guide to identify their Cretaceous - Paleocene - Eocene collection pieces. 

BB09              Size:  5-1/2" x 8-1/2"

A Leptopius duponti - fossil Weevil cocoon from Eyre Pennisula, South Australia. They are known as "pixie clogs". These cacoons were spun by the weevils in their pupae stage to protect them during metamorphosis into adult beetles. Excellent preservation. Note - 1-5/16" thick. This is a late Pleistocene - Holocene trace fossil. A unique display piece! 

Y074          SIZE: 2-1/4"   (1-5/16" Thick)  

Note - Posting 6 new "Other" fossils in January 2024.    Link to Other Fossils

A TOP QUALITY Termarctos floridanus, an extinct Florida Cave bear, tooth from the Pleistocene of the Santa Fe River, Florida.  This tooth has excellent preservation. It's complete with absolutely no restoration or repair. A wonderful Pleistocene tooth specimen. Authenticity guaranteed.

X734          SIZE: 1-3/8”

Note – adding 4 bear teeth in December 2022.   Link to Bear teeth fossils

An ultra rare, Osteodontornis orri, the Giant Bony Tooth Bird, jaw from the Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. A February Fossil of the Month. Note - this specimen remains on its original Round Mountain silt matrix. Excellent preservation and gorgeous color. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An extremely rare articulated specimen. A rare find for Sharktooth Hill, and a very special display piece!

ST1051           SIZE: 3-3/4" Length  x 1-1/8" Height

Note - Adding 12 Sharktooth Hill display pieces in Feb. 2022.    Link to STH Display Items

A high quality Moroccan fossil collection including shark teeth, ray, fish and reptile teeth and vertebra mounted in a nice oak display frame. This fossil collection includes 17 types of fossils with a total of 48 fossils. Fossils include the giant Otodus shark, Myliobatus (Eagle ray), Mosasaurus, sea snake, and the giant Enchodus fish. These marine fossils come from the Khouribga area phosphate mines and date from Cretaceous to Eocene ages (70-45 million years ago). This is our large frame measuring 14" x 10" x 1-3/8". A fact sheet with improved identification will accompany this fossil collection display frame. An instant Moroccan fossil collection in a sturdy display frame at an inxpensive price. Authenticity guaranteed.

M3003        SIZE:  14" x 10" x 1-3/8" 

Note - Adding 12 Moroccan Fossil Collections with Frames in Jan. 2018.  Link to Moroccan fossil collection