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A very rare, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. An excellent matrix specimen that inludes the opposing tooth mold as well. Excellent 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 or a vertical whipping motion to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. Shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These rare teeth are Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - shipping weight is 1.9 lbs. International "free shipping" will require supplemental postage.

I11        SIZE:  3" w/ root  (1-1/2" crown) ;  Matrix block is 3.5" x 3.5"

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

An ultra rare, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi associted pair of whorls, from Herrin, Illinois. A July Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. An ultra rare assoiiated pair of tooth whorls. Note - the crown tips are naturally rounded (polished)  which thought to be due to wear from the vertical whipping motion used to slice prey. Excellent 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 or a vertical whipping motion to cut prey. It is the first animal to cut vertically. A very strange looking and unique acting shark. Shark recreation image is credited to Julio Lacerdo. These rare teeth are Pennsylvanian age from Illinois. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. This is the first associated whorl pait that I have seen.

I02        SIZE:  5" & 4-3/4" w/ root  (1-1/4"+ crowns) 

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

A polished Cleoniceras ammonite which brings out the brilliant flashes of red and green in the aragonite shell material (produces an "opal-like sheen!") from the Cretaceous of Madagascar.

XM308         Size: 1-15/16"

A polished Cleoniceras ammonite which brings out the brilliant flashes of red and green in the aragonite shell material (produces an "opal-like sheen!") from the Cretaceous of Madagascar.

XM307         Size: 2"

A polished Cleoniceras ammonite which brings out the brilliant flashes of red and green in the aragonite shell material (produces an "opal-like sheen!") from the Cretaceous of Madagascar.

XM305         Size: 2-1/4"

A Top Quality Tyrannosaur tooth from the late Cretaceous (Campanian) in northern North America. An October Fossil of the Month. Please note that this tooth could Gorgosaurus or Daspletosaurus - see Detailed Discussion below. This tooth measures 2-3/8" - an excellent Tyrannosaur tooth. The enamel is high quality with excellent color. Anterior serrations and posterior serrations are excellent. Serrated to the tip. Note - the top has some minor planting etching and there is one natural wear facet on the side (very typical for the Campanian Tyrannosaurs). No cracks, repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., McCone Co., Montana. Probably an excellent Gorgosaurus tooth based on size and roundness of the tooth cross-section. Also found at a site that produced a Gorgosaurus skeleton. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent BIG tooth. A Riker display frame is included.

DY04        SIZE: 2-3/8"  (Base: 7/8" x 5/8")

Note - Added 14 new Tyrannosaur teeth in October 2021.       Link to Tyrannosaur teeth catalog.

An ultra rare group of two associated TOP QUALITY Araucaria mirabilis pine cones from Argentina. A May Fossil of the Month. These cones were found side by side and remain on their original natural matrix. The Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their highy quality and extreme preservation. This cone is large and shows great exterior detail. Rare short stem sections are present. An incredible pair of associated natural pine cones. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - new Argentine pine cone specimen export has stopped for more than 10 years! These cones come from an old collection. Specmen sits nicely on its flat base and makes a fantastic display piece!  Note - this specimen weighs 1.75 lbs. and will require supplemental postage for international customers. 

 X301       Size: 2-5/8" x 2-1/8"   &   2-1/8" x 2-1/8"

Note - Adding 7 rare Argentine pine cone specimens in May 2023.      Link to Pine Cone fossils.

A very rare LARGE, Top Quality Mola sp., the giant ocean Sunfish, beak (jaw) from the Sharktooth Hill area, near Bakersfield, California. Excellent preservation and gorgeous color. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An incredible specimen! A rare find for Sharktooth Hill.

ST1031           SIZE: 2-7/8" Wide x 1-3/8" Height

Note - Adding 4 Mola beaks in February 2022.   --->    Link to Mola jaws

A TOP QUALITY Petraster sp. Starfish from Morocco. This top quality Starfish is 7/8" in length. Incredible detail. Excellent preservation and preparation. Ordovician age - ~465 MYA. This rare Starfish is from the Hefalla Sandstone, Katouna Fm., Elkaid Errami, Rissani, Morocco. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed.    

X176            SIZE: 7/8"

Note - Adding 5 Brittle Star and Starfish specimens in November 2022    Link to Brittle Stars & Starfish

A Top Quality mammal coprolite (fossil dung). So detailed that is it hard to believe. Incredible preservation. It is Miocene age (approx. 20 million years ago) from the Wilkes Fm., Toledo, Washington. A very unique and fantastic gift item. Authenticity guaranteed. And they don't stink!

X017          SIZE: 1-5/8" x 7/8"

Note - 15 new coprolite fossils added in November 2022.       Link to coprolites.

A Top Quality mammal coprolite (fossil dung). So detailed that is it hard to believe. Incredible preservation. It is Miocene age (approx. 20 million years ago) from the Wilkes Fm., Toledo, Washington. A very unique and fantastic gift item. Authenticity guaranteed. And they don't stink!

X007          SIZE: 2-1/8" x 1-5/8"

Note - 15 new coprolite fossils added in November 2022.       Link to coprolites.

A Top Quality mammal coprolite (fossil dung). So detailed that is it hard to believe. Incredible preservation. It is Miocene age (approx. 20 million years ago) from the Wilkes Fm., Toledo, Washington. A very unique and fantastic gift item. Authenticity guaranteed. And they don't stink!

X005          SIZE: 1-7/8" x 1-5/8"

Note - 15 new coprolite fossils added in November 2022.       Link to coprolites.