Curiosities

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A genuine tiny shark jaw, with visible rows of tiny sharp teeth. I believe this to be from a common species, not from an immature specimen or endangered species.
  • Size and shape will vary slightly, from just under 2 inches (5 cm) wide to 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) wide, $8 each.
A natural slab of dendritic limestone from Solnhofen, Germany. The pattern looks like tiny plants but is caused by a crystalline growth of manganese in the limestone. I could see this slab leaning against a fireplace perhaps, or against a wall. It is quite a detailed but dramatic piece.
  • 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) wide, 3/16 (0.5 cm) thick, 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) tall, $14.
A tiny tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) dinosaur model, just like the popular full-sized kits, miniaturized and laser cut by a lady in New York, assembled by me. 29 pieces, meticuluously glued together, stands on its own.
  • Approximately 1 3/8 inch (3.5 cm) wide, just over 1/4 inch (1.6 cm) deep and 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall, #1127, $60
    5 in stock
A tiny triceratops dinosaur model, just like the popular full-sized kits, miniaturized and laser cut by a lady in New York, assembled by me. 17 pieces, meticuluously glued together, stands on its own.
  • Approximately 1 1/4 inch (3.2 cm) long, 5/16 inch (0.8 cm) deep and 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) tall, #1133, $45
    4 in stock
A tiny prehistoric woolly mammoth model, just like the popular full-sized kits, miniaturized and laser cut by a lady in New York, assembled by me. 19 pieces, meticuluously glued together, stands on its own.
  • Just under 1 1/8 inch (2.9 cm) tusk to tail, 5/16 inch (0.8 cm) wide at the hips and just under 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) tall, #1128, $45
    4 in stock
A pair of "tusks" with gold coloured filigree ends, displayed on black onyx bases. This kind of presentation was quite common historically. The tusks are actually shells that I have matched for length and size. There may be some slight variations between each "tusk" as happens in nature.
  • Each tusk: 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) wide, 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) deep, 5/16 inch (0.8 cm) tall, #1891, $11 a pair
A pair of "tusks" displayed on black onyx bases. The tusks are actually shells that I have matched for length and size. There may be some slight variations between each "tusk" as happens in nature.
  • Each tusk: 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) wide, 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) deep, 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) tall, $8 a pair. This pair is sold but I have others available; size will vary slightly.
Coprolite or geological curiosity This is an example of a curiosity still being argued about by scientists. It looks like a coprolite, or fossilized poop, but these examples from the Salmon River in Washington state may actually be geological formations rather than fossils. Certainly a talking point though! Use your imagination - is it from a dinosaur, dragon, or simply an intriguing rock?
  • 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) wide, 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) deep, just over 3/8 inch (0.95 cm) tall, #1502, $10.
'Fused lightning', fulgurite A delicate fulgurite, or "fused lightning". When lightning strikes sand, the intense energy melts the sand and forms glass-like tubes tracing its path down into the ground. Each specimen is unique. This one is hollow and is mounted on a brass rod with a black walnut base. The surface is rough with the sand grains. From Morocco.
  • 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) square, 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm) tall, #1000, $20. Sold.
Sea life dome A glass dome with branching red precious coral, seaweed, three tiny sea shells - a young whelk, a nerite and a tiny bivalve, and a sea star. This display method was very popular in Victorian times.
  • 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) diameter, 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm) tall, #971, Sold