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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. 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. 

I23          SIZE:  1-7/8"  w/ root  (7/8" crown)

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

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.

A very rare, LARGE, Top Quality Edestus heinrichi shark tooth, from Herrin, Illinois. This is a Paleozoic shark that lived in swamps that our now underground coal deposits. Note - this tooth has a lot of pyrite and the tip is naturally rounded (polished)  which thought to be due to 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. 

I09        SIZE:  4-1/8" w/ root  (1-7/8" crown) 

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

Excellent examples of Pachygaleus. Rare species! Very difficult to find here!

B287   (Left)         SIZE: 1/4"

Excellent examples of a rare Galeorhinus tooth. Rare species!

B123    (Right)          SIZE: 1/16"

A High QUALITY Nanotyrannus lancensis tooth from the western US. This juvenile tooth measures 15/16" (straight line). The enamel has some root etching. The posterior serrations are good. No cracks. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed.  An excellent collector's Nano tooth. 

DN15        SIZE: 15/16"

Note - Adding 24 Nanotyrannus teeth in March 2025  ->  Link to Nano Teeth

An excellent pair of Rhizoprionodon fischeuri teeth.

F902 (Right)                SIZE: 1/4"

An incredible whole polished Cleoniceras ammonite showing the intricate external chamber structure. Fantastic honey color. A gorgeous Cretaceous ammonite from Madagascar. Authenticity guaranteed. A chrome easel stand is included with this ammonite. A great gift item.     

X210       Size: 4-1/2"  (1-1/16" wide)

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

A very rare, Top Quality juvenileTyrannosaurus rex  tooth . This first dentary tooth measures 1-1/16".  The enamel has excellent color and patina. Excellent mesial and good distal serrations. Base cross-section is a tall oval. No hydration cracks. No repair or restoration. A small section of the based is restored.. A top quality 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., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - a Gem case display is included. 

DT14        SIZE: 1-1/16"   

Note - Adding 16 T. rex teeth in June 2024.    Link to T. rex teeth -->  T. rex teeth

Holmsella sp.; an  Extinct Primitive shark

A very rare shark skin specimen. This matrix piece is covered with dermal denticals. Shark skin impressions with denticals are extremely rare and a Paleozoic age find adds to the rarity.  An exceptional collector's piece from an old collection!

Age: Pennsylvanian (295 mya) ; Dennis Fm.

Location: Hansen Quarry, La Platte, Nebraska

Z144            SIZE: 4" x 2-1/2"

Excellent examples of Striatolamia macrota - anterior teeth. A large species!

B464    (Right)          SIZE: 1-5/16"

Abdounia recticona - the rare Abdounia species

B049  (left)    Size: 1/4"