MarcusFossils Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) Hi everyone, A few years age, I inherited my fathers extensive collection of stuff. These three teeth were in it, and I'm not sure what they are. (From left to right, dromaeosaurus, albertosaurus, hadrosaur?)I'm quite certain they are from cretaceous of montana or western canada. Does anyone know the genus/family these come from?Other than the sentimental value, does anyone know what these are worth? Are there any laws against having these if they were collected in the 1970's? Many thanks to anyone who answers! Edited June 6, 2014 by MarcusFossils Website: https://www.instagram.com/paleo_archives/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- “It is by no means an irrational fancy that, in a future existence, we shall look upon what we think our present existence, as a dream.” ― Edgar Allan Poe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejd Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 The first item in the picture is a claw. Th ether two I beleive are correct. If they were collected in Montana then there is no issue with selling them. If they are from Canada then you would need to prove they were collected when they were then get a disposition from the government to sell. I do not know what they are worth as I do not buy or sell fossils. 1 A fossil hunter needs sharp eyes and a keen search image, a mental template that subconsciously evaluates everything he sees in his search for telltale clues. -Richard E. Leakey http://prehistoricalberta.lefora.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Just let me add that the TFF does not do appraisals. The claw is missing the front and back end so its value is very low. The larger tooth depending on which formation it was found may not be Albertosaurus but another large theropod. Its condition is also not good being broken in several spots with poor enamel. I cannot see the serrations which influences condition and value. The hadrosaur tooth looks nice but that species typically does not command much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hxmendoza Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Could you post a picture of the other side of the claw? Can you also post pics of its cross-section thru the break in the back and a dorsal and ventral view? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusFossils Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) I will do that, hxmendoza. May I ask what exactly you are looking for? Edited June 11, 2014 by MarcusFossils Website: https://www.instagram.com/paleo_archives/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- “It is by no means an irrational fancy that, in a future existence, we shall look upon what we think our present existence, as a dream.” ― Edgar Allan Poe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hxmendoza Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I want to see if the Cross-section photos help me identify the claw more accurately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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