Pine Cones

A TOP QUALITY,  LARGE 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. One of my finest cut and  polished pine cone specimen in stock and I will not be getting any more as exports have stopped.  Authenticity guaranteed. 

 X308  BoP    Size: 2-1/2" x 2-1/8"

Note - Adding 14 new pine cone specimens in December 2017.      Link to Pine Cone fossils.

A TOP QUALITY, LARGE Araucaria mirabilis pine cone limb section from Argentina. This limb section is nicely articulated and demonstrates the excellent preservation that is present with the cones. As shown, one end was cut and polished to show wood detail. I will not be getting any more as exports have stopped. A nice display piece to accompany your cones.  Authenticity guaranteed. 

X339       Size: 2-3/4" (center piece) plus 5/8" cut section

Note - Adding 14 new pine cone specimens in December 2017.      Link to Pine Cone fossils.

A TOP QUALITY, LARGE rare Araucaria mirabilis pine cone specimen from Argentina. Another May 2018 Fossil of the Month. These Jurassic pine cones are exquisite and known for their high quality and extreme preservation. This cone is large and shows great exterior detail and a small stem (rare). The Araucaria cone has exceptional inflation; not naturally compressed which commonly occurs. This is the best larger pine cone that I had in stock and I will not be getting any more as exports have stopped!  Authenticity guaranteed. 

X337     Size: 2-3/4" x 1-3/4"

An exceptional, rare Araucaria petrified limb specimen from Argentina. Note that there are three nodes where pine cones were attached. Both ends are cut and polished to show the intricate internal structure. Authenticity guaranteed. My largest Araucaria limb section!   

X309       Size: 7"  (1-3/4" W)

An EXTRA LARGE, Top Quality, rare Spinifructus antiquus palm fruit specimen from Montana. These "dinosaur age" palm fruits are found in the Hell Creek Formation of Dawson Co., Montana. These Upper Cretaceous palm fruits are high quality with great preservation. They are fully inflated spheres and maximun size. Authenticity guaranteed.    

X373        Size: 1-1/4"

Note - Adding 26 new pine cone & fruit specimens in March 2022.   Link to Pine Cone fossils.

A group of six TOP QUALITY, Metasequoia dakotensis cones on original Hell Creek Formation matrix from Montana. These "dinosaur age" pine cones are found in the Hell Creek Formation of Dawson Co., Montana. A March Fossil of the Month.   These Upper Cretaceous pine cones are high quality with great preservation.They are fully inflated spheres and maximun size (redwoods produce very small cones for their size!). The Metasequoia is the "dawn redwood", and it is one of the three redwood conifers species. Authenticity guaranteed. An incredible display piece.

X370       Size: 3/4" (largest)  ;   Matrix:  4" x 4"

Note - Adding 26 new pine cone specimens in March 2022.      Link to Pine Cone fossils.

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. An incredible cut and polished pine cone specimen. Authenticity guaranteed. 

X313      Size: 2-1/4" x 1-7/8"

Note - Adding 26 new pine cone specimens in March 2022.      Link to Pine Cone fossils.

An excellent high quality, rare Araucaria mirabilis pine cone specimen from Argentina. Large size. Very good quality. Authenticity guaranteed.   

X316 BoP      Size: 2-7/8"

A GEM, rare Araucaria mirabilis pine cone polished half specimen from Argentina. Incredible color and detail preserved. Authernticity guaranteed.      

X319 BoP        Size: 2-1/2"

Our 2nd November FOTM is a GEM quality, rare Araucaria mirabilis pine cone specimen from Argentina. Extra large stem. Exceptional definition. Only slightly compressed. One of the finest pine cones that I have seen! No repair (that goes for all of the pine cones). This ultra rare cone is from an old collection with no new supply available. Authenticity guaranteed. One of my favorites. Best of the BEST!

X320  BoP       Size: 3-3/8" H    2-3/8" Wide