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A LARGE, well preserved Armadillo scute (Holmesina floridanus) from northern Florida.  The Giant Armadillo was an oversized armadillo with a thick shell that evolved in the Pleistocene and became extinct at the end of the Pleistocene in North America. This is a scute is complete with little wear. Well fossilized. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. 

X811           Size: 1-7/8" x 1-1/2"  

Name: Armadillo scute (Holmesina floridanus)

Age:  Pleistocene

Location: Northern Florida

Note - Posting 26 mammal and reptile fossils in March 2024.  Link to Other Mammals

An incredible sliced and polished Douvilleiceras ammonite half showing the intricate internal chamber structure. Gorgeous Cretaceous ammonites from Madagascar. The exterior is natural. Authenticity guaranteed. A very affordable gift.     

X246       Size: 2-1/2"

Note - Adding 17 Madagascar ammonites in November 2024  -->   Link to Madagascar ammonites

A very rare, Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex  tooth. This tooth measures 2-1/8".  The enamel has excellent color and patina. Excellent anterior and good posterior serrations. Base cross-section is a wide oval. Minimal hydration cracks with some crack fill. An excllent tooth! T-Rex was the apex during the late Cretaceous with massive teeth capable of crushing its prey. See the detailed description to determine how to tell a real T-Rex tooth! Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Dawson Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Riker display frame is included. 

DT02        SIZE:  2-1/8"   (Base: 1-1/8" x 7/8")

Note - Adding 7 T. rex teeth in October 2023.    Link to T. rex teeth -->  T. rex teeth

A TOP QUALITY rare Araucaria mirabilis pine cone cut and polished specimen from Argentina. This cone has an insect boring - very cool. These Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their highy quality and extreme preservation. This cone is large and shows both great interior and exterior detail.The internal detail is exceptional. Great color. An incredible cut and polished pine cone specimen. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - new specimen export has stopped for more than 10 years! This is an old collection piece.  

X304     Size: 2-1/2" x 2"

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

A GEM QUALITY, EXTRA LARGE exceptionally prepared, Belenopyge estevei  trilobite. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Exceptional completeness and preservation. Great natural dark brown shell with excellent luster. The dimpled eyes are well preserved. A Lower Devonian (Pragian - 395 mya - Ihandar Fm.) trilobite from the Djebel Mrakib, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. One of the rarer species.

XM59         Size: 1-5/16"  (1-3/16" wide)

Note - Adding 16 new Moroccan Trilobites in May 2024.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

A GEM QUALITY, LARGE exceptionally prepared, Mrakibina cattol trilobite. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Exceptional completeness and preservation. Great natural black shell with excellent luster with extra large cheek spines. The compound eyes inward dimples and well preserved. A Middle Devonian (380 mya - El Oftal Fm.) trilobite from the Djebel Mrakib, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. Note - specimen wights 1.5 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.

XM58         Size: 1-7/8"  (1-1/4" wide)

Note - Adding 16 new Moroccan Trilobites in May 2024.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

A GEM QUALITY, EXTRA LARGE exceptionally prepared, Phacops speculator trilobite. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Exceptional completeness and preservation. Great natural black shell with excellent luster. You got to love the natural iron mark. There is definitely no paint on this specimen. The compound eyes are exceptionally preserved. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Oufaten area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. The BEST!  This is the largest Phacops speculator specimen that I have seen!  Note - specimen weights 2.5 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage. Please inquire.  

XM23         Size: 3-1/8"  (1-1/4" wide)

Note - Adding 16 new Moroccan Trilobites in May 2024.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

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 TOP QUALITY Palaeocarcharodon tooth from Morocco. An excellent lateral tooth. Gorgeous tan color. Extra large and irregular serrations along the cutting edge and cusps! Large side cusps. An incredible tooth! No repair. A top quality collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.

M424             SIZE: 1-3/16"

Note - Adding 22 new Palaeocarcharodon teeth in July 2022.     Link to Palaeocarcharodon teeth.

A rare shark vertebra. Very good preservation and color.

ST958                 SIZE: 1-1/8"

A Top Quality Araucarioxylon arizonicum, petrified wood section from Williams, Arizona. This petrified wood is from the Chinle Fm. and is Triassic age (210 MYA). A natural fossil wood section relaced by silica with rainbow colors. This piece exhibits good preservation and color. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional old collection display piece!   Note - This items weighs 6.5 lbs and will require a shipping supplement to free shipping offers. 

PW07      SIZE:   6" x  4" x  2-1/4" thick

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A Top Quality Triassic petrified wood polished slab display from Circle Cliffs, Utah. This petrified wood is from the Chinle Fm. and is Triassic age (210 MYA). A natural fossil wood section relaced by silica with good colors. Near oval shape. This colorful slab is ready to display with a stand. This piece exhibits exceptional preservation and color. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional old collection display piece!   Note - This items weighs 28 lbs and will require a shipping supplement to free shipping offers. 

PW01      SIZE:   14"  x  11-1/2"  x  up to 3-1/2" thick

Note - Adding 23 petrified wood specimens in November 2023 --> Link to petrified wood