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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. 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. 

I13          SIZE:  1-1/4"crown

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. 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. 

I12          SIZE:  1-1/2"crown

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

A LARGE, incredible natural Nautiloid ammonite from the Cretaceous of Madagascar. The aragonite shell is nicely articulated. Very wide (thick), fully inflated, and very heavy. Exceptional color and preservation. A gorgeous display item!  Authenticity guaranteed. Comes this the chrome steel stand as photographed. Note - This item weighs 6 lbs.  International customers will not have free shipping.

X276        Size: 5-5/8"   (4-1/4" wide)

Note - Adding 6 Madagascar ammonites in July 2023 -->   Link to Madagascar ammonites

A LARGE, incredible natural Nautiloid ammonite from the Cretaceous of Madagascar. The aragonite shell is nicely articulated. Very wide (thick), fully inflated, and very heavy. Exceptional color and preservation. A gorgeous display item!  Authenticity guaranteed. Comes this the chrome steel stand as photographed. Note - This item weighs 7.35 lbs.  International customers will not have free shipping.

X273        Size: 6-1/4"   (4-11/16" wide)

Note - Adding 6 large Madagascar ammonites in July 2023 -->   Link to Madagascar ammonites

The Echinoid Display Collection. A LARGE, Top Quality Echinolampas burgigalensis sea urchin from Blaye Gironde, France. This is a Eocene age sea urchin (45 MYA). Excellent preservation.  Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector specimen from a special collection of echinoids. Comes with a custom wooden ID stand with label (see photo of typical label).

EC110        Size: 2-1/8" x 2" x 1" height

Note - Posting 14 Sea Urchins / Sand Dollars in October 2023.  ->  Link to Echinoderms.

A "Flying" Cyphaspis tafilaltense trilobite. A great "Flying" specimen on a matrix pedestal with the long spines that are free standing. The preparation is German directed with all original colors and no restoration. Great natural black shell with excellent luster. An ornate design with three long spines! A Middle Devonian (380 mya) trilobite from Djebel Issoumour area, Atlas Mts., Morocco. Authenticity guaranteed.

XM26        Size: 1-1/2"

Adding 11 quality Morocaan trilobites in October 2021.      Link to Moroccan trilobites.

An incredible whole polished Desmoceras ammonite showing the intricate external chamber structure. A new species with a larger suture pattern and very thick. A gorgeous Cretaceous ammonite from Madagascar. Authenticity guaranteed. A great gift item. A chrome easel stand is included with this ammonite. Note - this item weighs more than 1.2 lbs. An international shipping charge will apply. 

X221       Size: 3-1/2"  (1-1/4" wide)

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

An incredible whole polished Desmoceras ammonite showing the intricate external chamber structure. A new species with a larger suture pattern and very thick. A gorgeous Cretaceous ammonite from Madagascar. Authenticity guaranteed. A great gift item. A chrome easel stand is included with this ammonite. Note - this item weighs more than 1.3 lbs. An international shipping charge will apply. 

X220       Size: 4"  (1-1/2" wide)

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

A Top Quality Triceratops horridus nasal horn section from the late Cretaceous of northern North America. A September Fossil of the Month. Triceratops was a large ceratopsian dinosaur found in the Hell Creek and Lance Creek formations which is know for three horns and the large frill protecting its neck. A complete nasal horn. This is an exceptional nasal horn with excellent detail preserved. You can see all of the natural blood grooves around the surface of the horn and the skull bone is attached to the rear of the horn. There is mall amount of crack fill. No restoration. 100% natural specimen. It comes with a sturdy custom steel stand as shown. A fantastic fossil overall for display. Legally collected on private land in Corson Co., So. Dakota. Authenticity guaranteed. Certification of Authentication provided. A excellent nasal norn. This is a rare opportunity to own a very special horn. This is a special high end Triceratops horn.      

DC52         SIZE: 6-1/2" Long x  4-3/8"  High;   Height on stand: 6-1/2"

Note - Adding 15 new Triceratops bones in September 2025.       Link to Triceratops fossils catalog

A rare 3-1/4" Top Quality Suwnaee River Auriculatus tooth with an incredible green color.  An exceptional upper jaw anterior tooth. Another September 2018 Fossil of the Month. Highest quality enamel! Excellent color & preservation. The bourlette is complete. The serrations are large, razor sharp and essetially complete with a nicked tip serration. Excellent side cusps. Incredible serrations for an extra large Ric tooth. The root is complete with essentially no hydration cracks. It is very hard to find these teeth in perfect condition. A extra large collector's Suwanee River Auriculatus tooth! Rare color and size. Authenticity guaranteed.

F401             SIZE: 3-1/4" 

Orodus sp.; an Extinct Hybodont shark

Z098           SIZE: 9/16"

Orodus sp.; an Extinct Hybodont shark; complete specimen. An extraordinary collector's tooth!

Z099            SIZE: 5/16"