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An ultra rare, LARGE, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi partial tooth whorl, 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 triple crown whorl section with exceptional quality crowns. 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. 

I03        SIZE:  6-5/8" w/ root  (1-7/8" crown) 

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

A LARGE, Top Quality Diplomystus and Knightia fish from the 18" layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Diplomystus dentatus is a Herring from the Eocene age (50 MYA). 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" x 9". Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. An excellent display piece!   Note - This item weighs 7.25 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.

X473         SIZE: 5-3/4"  &  6-1/2"      Plate size is 14" x 9".

Note - Adding 22 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in October 2020 --> Link to Fossil Fish

A TOP QUALITY Phareodus fish from the 18 Inch Layer. The Phareodus encaustus is a Osteoglossidae fish from the Eocene age (50 MYA) fish, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. A scarce species. 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. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This item weighs 1.8 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.

X498        SIZE: 5-3/4"     

Note - Adding 4 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in December 2023 --> Link to Fossil Fish

Deltodus sp.  ;  an Extinct Bradydont shark. Nicely articulation. A large top quality specimen!  New Kansas location. An excellent collector's tooth!

Age: Pennsylvanian (300 mya) ; Raytown Limestone Fm.

Location: Lenexa, Johnson Co., Kansas

Z113          SIZE: 7/8"

A Top Quality, Triceratops horridus brow horn from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A February 2021 Fossil of the Month. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek formations. This is a special horn with exceptional detail preserved and exceptional color / patina. You can see all of the natural blood grooves around the surface of the horn. The preparation of the horn was fairly basic and simple - some cracks filled and a small area around the tip was restored. This is very minimal restoration for a horn. It comes with the welded steel stand as shown. A fantastic fossil overall. Legally collected on private land in the Lance Creek Fm., Lusk, Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. Certification of Authentication provided. Museum quality. A fantastic Triceratops brow horn display. You don't see these top quality horns very often! A great display size. Shipping weight is ~15 lbs. Note - International buyers may incur some shipping cost.            

DC51 BoP        SIZE: 19" (straight line) ; Distal end measures 6" Height x 4" Wide       

Note - Adding 30 new Triceratops fossils in February 2021.       Link to Triceratops fossils catalog

Petalodus sp.; an  Extinct Petalodont shark

A new born juvenile tooth. Beautifully articulated. Essentially complete. A rare collector's tooth.   

Age: Pennsylvanian (300 mya) ; Raytown Limestone Fm.

Location: Lenexa, Johnson Co., Kansas

Z103             SIZE: 3/16" x  1/4" W

A LARGE Ultra Rare, Top Quality Pachychephalosaurus wyomingensis premaxillary tooth from the late Cretaceous of northern North America.  This tooth is often referred to as the Pachy "Fang". There are posterior serrations present on this tooth. There is also a small wear facet on the tip (quite common). Pachychephalosaurus is the dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by spikes. The enamel is excellent quality with great color and patina. No cracks or restoration. An ultra rare Pachy premax tooth!  Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Pachychephalosaurus premaxillary tooth. Note - tooth comes with the gem case pictured. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic Pachy premaxillary tooth!

DP02       SIZE: 1/2"    

Note - Adding 6 new Pachy spikes / teeth in February 2025.   Link to Pachy fossils catalog

A Top Quality Priscacara (Cockerellites) liops fish from the 18" layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Priscacara liops is an extinct Perch from the Eocene age (50 MYA). 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 or restoration. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent display piece!  

X480       SIZE: 5-1/2"       

Note - Adding 31 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in November 2024 --> Link to Fossil Fish

A sarce, EXTRA LARGE Knightia alta fish from the 18 Inch layer, Green River Fm., Lincoln Co. Wyoming. The Knightia alta is the second Herring-like fish species from the Eocene age (50 MYA). This is a scarce species has a thicker body. Exceptional preservation and preparation. No repair or restoration. All natural. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent display piece!  Note - This item weighs 3 lbs. An international shipping surcharge may be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.

X450        SIZE: 6-3/8"       

Note - Adding 17 Green River Fm. Fossil fish in November 2025 --> Link to Fossil Fish 

A Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis, Broad-tooth "Mako", shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, The Netherlands. This is a "Blue" layer tooth which are know for the highest preservation and best color - rarely seen outside of Europe.This tooth has excellent color and preservation. Sharp cutting edge. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). This species is the ancestor to the Great White shark and Carcharomodus escheri.. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.  

N102       SIZE: 1-15/16"

A Top Quality Carcharodon hastalis, Broad-tooth "Mako", shark tooth - upper jaw lateral tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, The Netherlands. This is a "Blue" layer tooth which are know for the highest preservation and best color - rarely seen outside of Europe.This tooth has excellent color and preservation. Sharp cutting edge. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). This species is the ancestor to the Great White shark and Carcharomodus escheri.. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.  

N114           SIZE: 1-9/16"

A High Quality Carcharodon hastalis, Broad-tooth "Mako", shark tooth - upper jaw anterior tooth from the "De Kuilen" sand pit, Mill, The Netherlands. This is a "Blue" layer tooth which are know for the highest preservation and best color - rarely seen outside of Europe.This tooth has excellent color and preservation. Sharp cutting edge. The age is late Miocene (approx. 6-8 million years ago). This species is the ancestor to the Great White shark and Carcharomodus escheri.. An excellent collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.  

N106      SIZE: 1-9/6"