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"The Ptychodus Collection." A rare Top Quality Ptychodus multiplicatus tooth from Ulanaka, Mangyslak Region, Kazakhstan. Great color and condition. An excellent Late Cretaceous (Turonian - 90 MYA) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You will enjoy these rare Kazakh teeth. A special piece from an old collection that was not available commercially.  

K1501        SIZE: 1" x 7/8"

Posting 17 rare Ptychodus teeth in September 2024.     Link to Kazakh Ptychodus teeth

An ultra rare, GEM Quality Torvosaurus tanneri tooth from the Morrison Formation. A September Fossil of the Month. This completeTorvosaurus crown measures 1-516". The enamel is highest quality. Excellent rich green -brown color. Exceptional posterior and anterior serrations. Note - the anterior carina end about 1/2 of the way down from the tip. The diagnostic for a Torvosaurus tooth. Fantastic overall enamel condition and serrations. No repair or restoration. Torvosaurus was a large predator during the late Jurassic with large teeth designed to slash predators. Legally collected on private land in the Morrison Fm., Johnson Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed.  Note - a Gem case display is included. A very difficult species to find. The BEST!

DL12         SIZE: 1-5/16"   

Note - Adding 9 Jurassic theropod teeth & bones in September 2024    Link to Allosaurus - Torvosaurus teeth

An ultra rare Top Quality juvenile, Allosaurus fragilis tooth with a complete root. This Allosaurus crown measures 1-13/16", and it is displayed on its Morrison Fm. matrix. The enamel is high quality. Great rich brown color. Good posterior and anterior serrations. Very good overall condition and serrations. Normal crack fill. No restoration. Allosaurus was the apex predator during the late Jurassic with large teeth designed to slash predators. Legally collected on private land in the Bob Simon Quarry, Morrison Fm., Carbon Co., Wyoming. Authenticity guaranteed. A very rare collector's rooted tooth.  On Hold

DL05         SIZE: 1-13/16"   

Note - Adding 12 Allosaurus teeth in May 2022    Link to Allosaurus teeth

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.

The Coral Display Collection. Two Top Quality Horn corals from Mark Twain Lake, Monroe Co., Missouri. This is a Mississippian age coral  (350 MYA). Excellent preservation.  Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector specimen from a special collection of corals. Comes with a custom wooden ID display label. Limestone matrix size = 5-1/4" x 3-1/2".

FC10        Size: 3" and 1-1/2" height

Note - Posting 18 Fossil Corals in October 2023.   ->   Link to Fossil Coral.

The Coral Display Collection. A Top Quality Solenastrea bournoni coral, from Withlacoochee River, Florida. This is an Oligocene age coral (30 MYA). This is a natural coral that is filled with voids lined with botryoidal deposits see second photo). Excellent preservation.  Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector specimen from a special collection of corals. 

FC09        Size: 5-3/4" x 4" x 3-1/2" height

Note - Posting 18 Fossil Corals in October 2023.   ->   Link to Fossil Coral.

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Struthiomimus altus upper toe bone or metatarsal (from toe III - metatarsal - the arctometatarsal) from the late Cretaceous of North America. Struthiomimus is a long legged, bipedal, toothless dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The Struthiomimus means "ostrich mimic" which best describes this species. This is metatarsal III which is an arctometatarsals, a shaped wedged metatarsal that strengthened the foot and improved agility. Arctometatarsals are present in Tyrannosaurs, Ornithomimimids and a few other dinosaur species. Excellent bone quality and color. This metatarsal bone is nearly complete. Excellent bone preservation. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus metatarsal bone.  Authenticity guaranteed. 

DS01        SIZE: 7-1/2" (length) x 2" (wide)  

Note - Adding 16 Struthiomimus bones & claws in August 2024.    Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Struthiomimus altus upper toe bone or metatarsal from the late Cretaceous of North America. Struthiomimus is a long legged, bipedal, toothless dinosaur found in the Hell Creek formation. The Struthiomimus means "ostrich mimic" which best describes this species. An execellent metatarsal bone. Big and heavy. Excellent brown color and patina. This specimen has very good overall perservation. A complete specimen with some natural crushing on the rear side and minor crack fill. A high quality, collector's metatarsal bone from the Hell Creek of Montana. Excellent bone preservation. No repair or restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Powder River Co., Montana. An excellent collector's quality Struthiomimus metatarsal bone.  Authenticity guaranteed. 

DS20        SIZE:  Size: 13-1/4"  ;  End widths:  2-1/4"  &  2-1/2"  

Note - Adding 16 Struthiomimus bones & claws in August 2024.    Link to Struthiomimus fossils catalog

An Ultra Rare, GEM QUALITY Spinosaurus aegyptiacus hand (manus) claw from the Kem Kem region of Morocco. An October Fossil of the Month.  An excellent manus claw with excellent red color and patina. The surface quality is exceptional with no pitting, nicks or little wear! Great patina. Fully inflated. The articulated end is complete. One crack. No restoration. An exceptional quality, collector's claw. Authenticity guaranteed.  Note - a Riker frame will be included. I do not see fine quality Spinosaurus claws very often and this is the best I have seen for several years. This is what a real Spinosaurus claw looks like. Spinosaurus claws with this quality are quite rare!   On HOLD

M1249      Size: 4-7/16"  (straightline)  ;  4-3/4" (curve) ; 1-1/4" (proximal end height)

Note - Adding two top quality Spinosaurus manus claws in January 2025   ->  Link to Spinosaurus fossils

The Coral Display Collection. A Top Quality Mancina areolata, the Rose coral, from the Ruskin shell pit, Florida. This is an Pliocene age coral (3 MYA). This is a very attractive complete specimen. An excellent display piece! Excellent preservation. Authenticity guaranteed. An excellent collector specimen from a special collection of corals. Comes with a custom wooden ID display label. 

FC01        Size: 6" x 5-1/2" x 5" height

Note - Posting 18 Fossil Corals in October 2023.   ->   Link to Fossil Coral.

The Kolbay Collection. A Top Quality Hispidaspis lasuri tooth from Kolbay, W. Kazakhstan. A lateral tooth. Note - This species is known for their multiple, highly irregular side cusps which can cover the entire root shoulder and the base of the crown. Very strange! Great color and condition. An excellent Middle Cretaceous (U. Albian - 102 MYA) age tooth. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. You will enjoy the quality of the Kazakh teeth. A special piece from an old collection. 

K1438        SIZE: 11/16"

A rare, TOP QUALITY Nanotyrannus lancensis toe (pes) claw from the western US. A November Fossil of the Month. This claw measures 2-1/4" (straight line). The enamel is excellent quality. The proximal end is complete. No cracks. There is a small tip repair (1/4"). No restoration. Legally collected on private land in the Hell Creek Fm., Garfield Co., Montana. Authenticity guaranteed.  An excellent collector's Nano pes claw. Note - a Riker display case is included.

DN35       SIZE: 2-1/4" ; Proximal end: 7/8" height x 5/8" wide

Note - Adding 19 Nanotyrannus teeth in November 2025  ->  Link to Nano Teeth