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A very well prepared, Phacops speculator trilobite. A very nice specimen with good detail and completeness. It is nicely prepared for a perfect display. Great compound eyes. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. 

XM70        Size: 2-1/8"  (1-1/8" wide)

Adding 31 quality Morocaan trilobites in April 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

An ultra rare Top Quality Stegoceras validum dome (frontoparietal skull bone) from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. An April Fossil of the Month. Stegoceras is a smaller sized pachycephalosaurid dinosaur, and like Pachycephalosaurus, it is a dinosaur which is famous for its large domed head surrounded by spikes. This is excellent quality juvenile dome with good color / patina. No cracks or restoration. There is a small sheer on the left side that occured prior to fossilization since it has the natural patina. Otherwise a complete dome. An ultra rare Stegoceras dome!  Legally collected on private land in the Judith River Fm., Hill Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Stegoceras dome. Comes with a Riker display case. Authenticity guaranteed. You don't see Stegoceras domes very often. This is a very special, prefect little dome!  (Photo series = top, bottom, right side, left side, and rear).

DP50       SIZE: 2-5/8" x 2"   (1-1/2" thick)  

Note - Adding 13 new Pachy spikes, claws and teeth in April 2023.   Link to Pachy fossils catalog

A Top Quality Triassic petrified limb slice from Circle Cliffs, Utah. This petrified wood is from the Chinle Fm and is Triassic age (210 MYA). A natural fossil wood specimen with one end polished. Limb slice is 2-1/4" thick and makes a good display. This piece exhibits good preservation and color. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional old collection display piece!   Note - This items weighs 2.3 lbs and will require a shipping supplement to free shipping offers. 

PW17     SIZE:   4-7/8" x  2" x  2-1/4" thick

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

An EXTRA LARGE, GEM Tyrannosaurus rex tooth. This crown measures 2-3/4" and is thick (1"). The GEM quality T-Rex  teeth are very rare. The enamel is the highest quality. Exceptional anterior and posterior serrations. One natural crack, but no break. 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., Butte Co., So. Dakota.

DT03  BoP        SIZE: 2-3/4" (1" W)

An EXTRA LARGE pyrite replaced Paraspirifer bownockeri brachiopod from the Silica Shale Fm., Sylvania, Ohio. Both valves present  - complete specimen and matrix free. More than 1-1/4"+ thick and heavy! This is a Devonian (395 mya) brachiopod. The big Silica Fm. brachiopod. A fantastic display specimen!

Y001 BoP2         SIZE: 2-1/16"  (largest)

A Top Quality, rare Pararaucaria pine cone specimen from Argentina. These Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their high quality and great preservation. This cone shows very good detail. I no longer receive any more specimens as exports have stopped for more than 10 years.  No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. These are the last of my Pararaucaria pine cones.

X324        Size: 2-1/16"  

Note - Adding 20 new pine cone specimens in October 2021.      Link to Pine Cone fossils.

A Quality copper red colored Auriculatus lateral tooth from the Meherrin River, No. Carolina. Excellent rare copper red colors. Very good preservation and condition. A good bourlette. The serrations are large including the tip. Complete root.  A rare collector's tooth. Authenticity guaranteed.   

NC105          SIZE: 2-1/2"

Note - Adding 6 NC Red Site Auriculaus teeth in January 2025.   Link to NC Red Site Auriculatus Teeth

An EXTRA LARGE, pyrite replaced Paraspirifer bownockeri brachiopod from the Silica Shale Fm., Sylvania, Ohio. Brachiopods are bivalve molluscs, and this is a big one. Both valves present  - complete specimen and matrix free. Note -  1-1/8" thick and heavy! This is a Devonian (395 mya) brachiopod. The big Silica Fm. brachiopod. Authenticity guaranteed. A fantastic display specimen!

Y004        SIZE: 1-3/4"  (1-1/8" Thick)

An Ultra Rare nicely prepared, Struveapis sp. trilobite. A new phacopid trilobite with diagnostic characteristics including schizochroal eyes with fewer facets, a broader cephalon, and a smoother exoskeleton. An excellent specimen with good detail and completeness. The preparation is German directed with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural black with good luster. Oneecompound eye is exceptionally preserved. A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from the Jorf area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. A rare trilobite!

XM53         Size: 2-3/8"   (1-7/16" wide)

Note - Adding 6 new Trilobites in November 2022.    -->    Link to Moroccan Trilobites

A beautifully prepared, TOP QUALITY Walliserops lindoei trilobite, the "short trident Comura".  One of the collector's favorite spiny trilobites. A November Fossil of the Month. Walliserops lindoei is an unusual looking species with three rows of spines run down its back and a trident-like fork extending from the front of the cephalon. The preparation is German with all original colors and no restoration. Exceptional completeness and preservation. Great natural black shell with excellent luster.  A very difficult species to prepare. Excellent shell and spine preservation. Excellent compound eyes. Good size. A scarce species! One of the ultimate Middle Devonian (380 mya) spiny trilobite from the Foum Zguid, Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorite spiny trilobites!  Museum Quality. Note - specimen weights 1.7 lbs. International orders may require supplemental postage added to Free Shipping. Please inquire.  

XM75          Size: 1-7/8"   (1")

Adding 9 top quality Moroccan trilobites in November 2025.     Link to Moroccan trilobites.

Flat Back Stand For Smaller Shark Teeth (small Megs, Great White & Mako teeth with 2-1/4" - 3"). Also good for coins.

DD42             Size: 2"

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Mosasaur vertebra from the phosphate mining region, Khouribga, Morocco. This is a thick and heavy vertebra. Extra thick. Has some cracks. No repair or restoration.  Authenticity guaranteed. 

M1180        SIZE: 3-1/2" x 3-1/4"  (2-1/4" thick)    

Note - Adding 7 new Mosasaur vertebra in November 2022. -->  Link to Mosasaur fossils.