Fossils for Sale - Other

An ultra rare group of two associated TOP QUALITY Araucaria mirabilis pine cones from Argentina. A May Fossil of the Month. These cones were found side by side and remain on their original natural matrix. The Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their highy quality and extreme preservation. This cone is large and shows great exterior detail. Rare short stem sections are present. An incredible pair of associated natural pine cones. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - new Argentine pine cone specimen export has stopped for more than 10 years! These cones come from an old collection. Specmen sits nicely on its flat base and makes a fantastic display piece!  Note - this specimen weighs 1.75 lbs. and will require supplemental postage for international customers. 

 X301       Size: 2-5/8" x 2-1/8"   &   2-1/8" x 2-1/8"

Note - Adding 7 rare Argentine pine cone specimens in May 2023.      Link to Pine Cone fossils.

A LARGE Top Quality, rare Pinus sp. pine cone specimen from Germany. An October Fossil of the Month. This pine cone is fully inflated. Excellent preservation and color. The original matrix is a very hard and heavy sandstone nodule. Note – nodule matrix size is 4-3/4”  x  2-3/4. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This pine weights approximately 2 pounds. International customers will have a supplemental shipping charge.

Name: Pinus sp.     Age: Upper Oligocene (32 mya)      Location: Bad Kreuznach, Germany

X331        Size: 2-3/4"  (1-1/8" W)

Adding 3 new Pine Cones in October 2022.    -->    Link to Pine Cones

A Top Quality, rare Pinus sp. pine cone specimen from Germany. This pine cone is fully inflated. Excellent preservation and color. The original matrix is a very hard and heavy sandstone nodule. Note – nodule matrix size is 4-1/4”  x  4-1/8". Authenticity guaranteed. Note - This pine weights approximately 3 pounds. International customers will have a supplemental shipping charge.

Name: Pinus sp.     Age: Upper Oligocene (32 mya)      Location: Bad Kreuznach, Germany

X333        Size: 2"  (15/16" W)

Adding 3 new Pine Cones in October 2022.    -->    Link to Pine Cones

A TOP QUALITY rare Araucaria mirabilis pine cone cut and polished specimen from Argentina. These Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their highy quality and extreme preservation. This cone is large and shows both great interior and exterior detail.The internal detail is exceptional. Fantastic color.  An incredible cut and polished pine cone specimen. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - new specimen export has stopped for more than 10 years! This is an old collection piece.  

X311     Size: 2-1/2" x 2-1/8"

Note - Adding 7 rare Argentine pine cone specimens in May 2023.      Link to Pine Cone fossils.

A Devonian sea floor slab with a Eldredgops (Phacops) rana milleri trilobite from the Silica Shale Formation of Ohio. The also three large pyrite replaced Paraspirifer bownockeri brachiopods, three Mucrospirifer mucronatus brachiopods, and other specimens. The Eldredgops has excellent detail on the compound eyes - very well preserved. The quality of the Silica Shale Fm. fossils are incredible. A rare sea floor specimen from the Middle Devonian (380 mya), Silica Shale Fm. from Lucas Co., Ohio. You don't see multi-species slabs for sale. A Museum Quality specimen. One of my favorites!  Note - This item weighs 9 lbs. An international shipping surcharge will be applied to "Free Shipping". Please inquire for cost.

X101      Eldredgops  Size: 1-3/4"   ;    Paraspirifer  Size: 2-1/4" ;      Mucrospirifer Size: 1-1/8"

Note - Posting 5 trilobites in December 2021.  ->  Link to US Trilobites.

A TOP QUALITY rare Araucaria mirabilis pine cone cut and polished specimen from Argentina. This cone has an insect boring - very cool. These Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their highy quality and extreme preservation. This cone is large and shows both great interior and exterior detail.The internal detail is exceptional. Great color. An incredible cut and polished pine cone specimen. Authenticity guaranteed. Note - new specimen export has stopped for more than 10 years! This is an old collection piece.  

X304     Size: 2-1/2" x 2"

Note - Adding 7 rare Argentine pine cone specimens in May 2023.      Link to Pine Cone fossils.

Two EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality Scyphocrinites elegans crinoids from Alnif, southeastern Morocco. A January Fossil of the Month. The Scyphocrinites crinoid was a floating variety which was attached to a holdfast air bladder that supported multiple stems and calyx ("flower"). This large crinoid has a bulbous calyx with incredible detail and the calyxs are large.  These crinoids make fantastic display pieces. Museum Quality. Authenticity guaranteed. A steel display stand comes with this crinoid. Matrix size: 17" x 14".  Note - Weighs 18 lbs - international shipping charge supplement required. Note - International customers will have discounted shipping. Please inquire.

M2053        CALYX SIZE:  7" x 8"  

Name: Scyphocrinites elegans        Age: Upper Silurian (420 MMYA)        Location: Djebel Issoumour, Alnif, Morocco

Note - Posting 2 crinoids in January 2025.     Link to Crinoids

An EXTRA LARGE Top Quality Scyphocrinites elegans crinoid from Alnif, southeastern Morocco. A January Fossil of the Month.  The Scyphocrinites crinoid was a floating variety which was attached to a holdfast air bladder that supported multiple stems and calyx ("flower"). This large crinoid has a bulbous calyx with incredible detail and the calyxs are large.  These crinoids make fantastic display pieces. Museum Quality. Authenticity guaranteed. A steel display stand comes with this crinoid. Matrix size: 15" x 13".  Note - Weighs 14 lbs - international shipping charge supplement required. Note - International customers will have discounted shipping. Please inquire.

M2057        CALYX SIZE:  6-1/2" x 8"  

Name: Scyphocrinites elegans        Age: Upper Silurian (420 MMYA)        Location: Djebel Issoumour, Alnif, Morocco

Note - Posting 2 crinoids in January 2025.     Link to Crinoids

A Top Quality Macrocrinus mundulus crinoid with a great calyx for the Crawfordsville, Indiana. An excellent calyx and stem section. Exceptional preservation and detail. Found in the Edwardsville Fm. - Mississippian age. Authenticity guaranteed. An exceptional display piece. 

CR01       SPECIMEN SIZE: 3-1/2"    PLATE SIZE: 3-7/8" x  3"

Name: Macrocrinus mundulus        Age: Mississippian (320 MMYA)        Location: Crawfordsville, Indiana

Note - Adding a 9 piece crinoid collection in November 2023.  ->    Link to Crinoids

A Top Quality fossil Cave Bear (Urusus spelaeus) canine from the Drachen Hohle Cave, Austria. These large bears lived in the mountain caves from central Europe to Russia. An excellent cave bear tooth. You can own a rare and wonderful story piece from the Ice Age! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Near perfect tooth. The Best quality Cave Bear canines!

Name: Urusus spelaeus      Age: Late Pleistocene     

Location:  Drachen Hohle Cave, near Graz, Austria

R502            SIZE: 3-7/8"   (1-1/16" wide)

Note: Posted 10 Ice Age Cave Bear fossils in December 2023.  Link -> Cave Bear Fossils

An EXTRA LARGE,  TOP QUALITY Petraster sp. Starfish from Morocco. This top quality Starfish is 4-1/4" in length. Incredible detail. Excellent preservation and preparation. Ordovician age - ~465 MYA. This rare Starfish is from the Hefalla Sandstone, Katouna Fm., Elkaid Errami, Rissani, Morocco. No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. A BIG perfect specimen - rare!

X172            SIZE: 4-1/4"

Note - Adding 4 Starfish / Brittle Stars in December 2024    Link to Brittle Stars & Starfish

A Top Quality fossil Cave Bear (Urusus spelaeus) canine from the Drachen Hohle Cave, Austria. These large bears lived in the mountain caves from central Europe to Russia. An excellent cave bear tooth. You can own a rare and wonderful story piece from the Ice Age! No repair or restoration. Authenticity guaranteed. Near perfect tooth. The Best quality Cave Bear canines!

Name: Urusus spelaeus      Age: Late Pleistocene     

Location:  Drachen Hohle Cave, near Graz, Austria

R508            SIZE: 3-9/16"   (1-1/16" wide)

Note: Posted 10 Ice Age Cave Bear fossils in December 2023.  Link -> Cave Bear Fossils