Vertebrate Paleontology Casting
The Department of Vertebrate Paleontology casting lab works with an extensive collection of fossil fishes from Ohio and rare dinosaur specimens collected by Museum personnel. Casts can be prepared for a variety of research and display purposes.
All casts made of polyurethane plastic unless otherwise specified. All casts can be made in bonded bronze, upon request. All scientific specimens include a copy of the specimen card.
For more details or costs on any of these specimens please contact:
David Chapman
Casting Technician
216-231-4600 ext. 3227
dchapman@cmnh.org
Gary Jackson
Senior Technician
216-231-4600 ext. 3227
gjackson@cmnh.org
Dr. Michael Ryan
Coordinator of Research and Curator and Head of Vertebrate Paleontology
216-231-4600 ext. 3246
mryan@cmnh.org
CMNH Casts Available From the Department of Vertebrate Paleontology
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| Dinosaurs |
Image |
Specimen
Number |
Description |
Cost |
Allosaurus fragilis
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10936
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First, right, front claw. Available in realistic black or bonded bronze. |
$35.00 (black)
$40.00 (bronze) |
| Nanotyrannus lancensis |
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7541 |
Complete skull. Holotype of genus and species. |
$3,000.00 |
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| Mammals |
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| Smilodon californicus |
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11884 |
Right upper canine from adult from Rancho La Brea. Available in two forms; realistically colored and in bonded bronze. |
$15.00
each |
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| Prehistoric Fish |
Image |
Specimen
Number |
Description |
Cost |
| Carcharocles megalodon |
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From a private collection. Single large tooth measuring 6.9 inches vertically. Available in realistic, 3-D coloring and in bonded bronze |
$75.00 (realistic)
$55.00 (bronze) |
| Ctenacanthus sp |
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9450 |
Palatoquadrate and Meckel's cartilage from large individual |
Call |
| Dunkleosteus terrelli |
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5768 |
Set of 32 unmounted pieces representing a complete individual
A completely mounted specimen, (to be picked up by you), is available for a fee. This can be partially disassembled for ease of transportation or shipping. Mounted dimensions are:
L. 139.7 cm (55")
H. 101.6 cm (40")
W. 92.71 cm (36.5") |
$6000.00
(unmounted)
$7000.00
(mounted) |
| Dunkleosteus terrelli |
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7069 |
Rt. infragnathal
L.30.5 cm (12") |
$75.00 |
| Dunkleosteus terrelli |
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5768 |
Isolated Rt. infragnathal from (5768).
L. 57.2 cm (22.5") |
$150.00 |
| Dunkleosteus terrelli |
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5936 |
Largest known infragnathal (Lt. side), incomplete posteriorly
L. 48.3 cm (19")
Estimated length of complete jaw 66 cm (26") |
$150.00 |
| Gorgonichthys clarki |
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7129 |
Lt. infragnathal (anterior tip restored) L.59.7 cm (23.5") |
$150.00 |
| Gorgonichthys clarki |
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7129 |
Rt. infragnathal (incomplete posteriorly)
L. 44.5 cm (17.5") |
$150.00 |
| Gorgonichthys clarki |
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7129 |
Rt. anterior supragnathal, some restoration.
H. 21.6 cm (8.5")
W. 17.1cm (6.75")
*Rt. anterior occludes nicely with Rt. infragnathal |
$75.00 |
| Mylostoma variabile |
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7706 |
Lt. infragnathal
L. 35.6 cm ( 14") |
$75.00 |
| Mylostoma variabile |
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7256 |
Rt. infragnathal
L. 21.6 cm (8.5") |
$45.00 |
| Heintzichthys gouldii |
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6025 |
Lt. infragnathal
L. 26.7 cm (10.5") |
$45.00 |
| Heintzichthys gouldii |
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8057 |
Rt. infragnathal
L. 12.7 cm (5") |
$22.50 |
| Paramylostoma arcualis |
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7556 |
Lt. infragnathal Paratype
L. 10.8 cm (4.25" |
$22.50 |
| Gymnotrachelus hydei |
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8054 |
Lt. infragnathal
L. 12.1 cm (4.75") |
$22.50 |
| Titanichthys clarki |
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6029 |
Lt. infragnathal
L. 73.7 cm (29")
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$150.00 |
| Titanichthys agassizi |
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6163 |
Lt. infragnathal
L. 73.7 cm (29")
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$150.00 |
| Cladoselache sp. |
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5371 |
Essentially complete two dimensional skeleton with body outlines,impressions of some dermal membranes and musculature. Cast as mounted in plaster block. Overall size: 66 x 29.8 x 5.7 cm (26 x 11.8 x 2.3"). Shark body length: 55.1 cm (21.7") |
$250.00 |
| Eusthenopteron foordi |
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8158 |
An essentially complete individual cast in a block with matrix. Head is prepared completely. |
$3,000.00 |
| Eusthenopteron foordi |
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8153 |
Pectoral fin on block of matrix. Shows radius, ulna and phalanges as well as distal fin structure. |
$55.00 |
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| Other Items |
Image |
Specimen
Number |
Description |
Cost |
| Herndon bird |
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Copy of the sculpture "Banded Blackbird" by Charles Herndon of Kellys' Island. Cast in mottled black replica stone. |
$49.00 |
| Matia Panels |
Taken from the sundial panels commissioned for the front of the museum. Three different panels depicting prehistoric life. Each available in both replica sandstone suitable for exterior display and bonded bronze. |
| Matia Panels |
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Trilobite |
$78.00
(sandstone) |
| Matia Panels |
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Tyrannosaurid dinosaur |
$52.00
(sandstone)
$78.00
(bronze) |
| Matia Panels |
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Dragonfly |
$52.00
(sandstone)
$78.00
(bronze) |
| Whittlesey Celt |
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A ceremonial celt from the Whittlesey culture of prehistoric Ohio. The piece is inscribed with the image of a bird which wraps around the piece.
Cast in replica stone, may be used as a necklace pendant. |
Call |
| Chocolate Specimen Casts |
Cast from specimens in the Museums’ collections. Made exclusively for the Museum by Fantasy Candies. All pieces include a descriptive card. |
| Chocolate Specimen Casts |
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Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, Gromphadorhina portentosa |
$1.85 |
| Chocolate Specimen Casts |
 |
2010 |
Trilobite, Phacops rana
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$2.85 |
| Chocolate Specimen Casts |
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10068 |
Giant shark tooth, Carcharodon auriculatus |
$3.75 |
| Chocolate Specimen Casts |
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Coprolite from a large Oligocene mammal |
$3.75 |
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• All scientific specimens include a copy of the specimen card.
• Digital photos of casts are available on request.
• All casts above except the chocolates can be cast in any available powdered metal. Where not listed above prices will be determined on an individual basis depending on the cost and availability of the metals.
• All casts made of polyurethane plastic unless otherwise specified. Prices subject to change, and do not include shipping and crating costs. When pieces are shipped the actual cost of packaging and shipping will be charged.