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A Top Quality Tyrannosaurus rex tooth. This is a large Premaxillary tooth ("Premax") or front tooth in the jaw which have a "D" shape. An October Fossil of the Month. This Premax Rex crown measures 2-3/16" and is very thick for its size (1"). The enamel is highest quality. Great rich chocolate brown color. The serrations are exceptional going to the tip. There is essentially no wear facet at the tip which is not typical for a Premax tooth. One small crack, but no break. No repair or restoration. A 100% natural tooth! Fantastic overall condition with incredible serrations for a large Premax Rex tooth. An exceptional 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 privately deeded land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality. Note - a Riker frame is included.

DT04 BoP          SIZE: 2-3/16"   (1" x 5/8" cross scetion)

An ultra rare, LARGE Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark whorl with 7 big crowns, from Herrin, Illinois. An October Fossil of the Month. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Excellent preservation and serrations. This whorl is incredible teeth detail - the first 5 crowns are all natural and the the last two have some top repair. One of the finest whorls that I have had. 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 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. Note - Two crown tips were professionally retored. Authenticity guaranteed. Seven plus crown whorl sections are ultra rare!  The BEST.

I01 BoP3         SIZE: 1-3/4" teeth   (Whorl :  10-1/4" length) 

Adding 11 Edestus shark specimens in October 2021.    Link to Edestus shark.

A GEM, 5-1/4" Classic Lee Creek Megalodon tooth - ANTERIOR tooth. Our August 2017 Fossil of the Month. This Megalodon has an incredible light blue and tan colored crown with an exceptional mahogany brown bourlette. Highest quality enamel. Exceptional tan & light blue color! The bourlette is extra large and incredible with two shades of brown. The serrations are razor sharp with an exceptional tip serration. Exceptional serrations for a big Meg! The root is an excellent light tan color with essentially no hydration cracks and absolutely complete. This Megalodon was found in the Pungo River Formation, Lee Creek mine, NC (Miocene age = 14.5 MYA). One of the finest examples of a classic Lee Creek Miocene Megalodon tooth considering the shape, color, and preservation. An exceptional collector's tooth from the old days at Lee Creek mine! Museum Quality Megalodon. One of the finest 5"+ Lee Creek Meg teeth that I have offered. This is the 5"+ Lee Creek Meg to own if you can only own one! Absolutely NO repair. Best of the BEST! 

LC005            Size: 5-1/4"

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.

"The CLASSIC BIG SPINY DEVONIAN TRILOBITE"  A "Flying" Top Quality, EXTRA LARGE Drotops armatus trilobite nicely displayed on an original matrix. A November Fossil of the Month. This specimen is exceptionally prepared, and fully exposed. Incredible detail and completeness. The bottom of this trilobite has been cleaned out and it sits on an 2.5" matrix pedestal. Preparation easily took many dozens of hours to clean this specimen. Incredible prep work! All natural. Shell color is the original bronze. Compound eyes are very well preserved with exceptional detail. All natural - an incredible display piece. Middle Devonian age. Museum quality specimen. A TOP QUALITY BIG SPINY Moroccan trilobite from the Mrakeb, Alnif area, Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed. This is a large spiny trilobite. A fantastic display piece!  Note - specimen weights 2.7 lbs. International orders will require supplemental postage added to Free Shipping. Please inquire.  

XM76      Size: 4-3/8" straightline; 7" on curve  (2-1/2" wide) Height is 5-1/2"

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

An Ultra Rare, Hexanchus griseus parasymphyseal tooth from the Sacaco area of Peru. This is complete upper jaw parasymphyseal (center) tooth. Superb preservation and color. An excellent complete root. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Museum Quality rare collector's tooth. Unfortunately there are no more teeth coming from this site. This is a piece from an old collection.

P760          Size: 1-1/16"

Note - Adding 9 new Peruvian Hexanchus teeth in March 2022 ->  Link to Hexanchus Teeth 

A rare, Top Quality Symmorium sp., an extinct Cladodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. A perfect primary cusp. Great color. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth! 

Age: Upper Mississippian (330 MYA); Indian Springs Shale Fm.

Location: Crawford Co., Indiana

Z054      SIZE: 5/16"

Adding 55 US Paleozoic teeth in May 2022  -->  Link to US Paleozoic teeth

A LARGE rare, Top Quality Chomatodus sp., an extinct Petalodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. Good color. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth! 

Age: Upper Mississippian (330 MYA); Indian Springs Shale Fm.

Location: Crawford Co., Indiana

Z047      SIZE: 1"

Adding 55 US Paleozoic teeth in May 2022  -->  Link to US Paleozoic teeth

An EXTRA LARGE rare, Top Quality Chomatodus sp., an extinct Petalodont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. Good color. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth! 

Age: Upper Mississippian (330 MYA); Indian Springs Shale Fm.

Location: Crawford Co., Indiana

Z046      SIZE: 1-3/16"

Adding 55 US Paleozoic teeth in May 2022  -->  Link to US Paleozoic teeth

A rare, Top Quality Paleozoic shark dorsal spine from an extinct primitive shark, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. Good color. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's spine! 

Age: Upper Mississippian (330 MYA); Indian Springs Shale Fm.

Location: Crawford Co., Indiana

Z045      SIZE: 1/4"

Adding 55 US Paleozoic teeth in May 2022  -->  Link to US Paleozoic teeth

A very rare, Top Quality Deltoptychius sp., an extinct Bradydont shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Indiana. Great color. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector's tooth! 

Age: Upper Mississippian (330 MYA); Haney Fm.

Location: Crawford Co., Indiana

Z044      SIZE: 5/16"

Adding 55 US Paleozoic teeth in May 2022  -->  Link to US Paleozoic teeth

A Pair of rare, Top Quality Lagarodus sp., an extinct primitive shark tooth, from the Paleozoic era in Kentucky. Great color. A well preserved specimen. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Excellent collector's teeth! 

Age: Upper Mississippian (330 MYA); Salem Limestone Fm.

Location: Hardin Co., Kentucky

Z032      SIZE: 5/8" ; 3/8"

Adding 55 US Paleozoic teeth in May 2022  -->  Link to US Paleozoic teeth