JavierMS Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Greetings, I recently acquired a big spinosaurus claw from a moroccan seller at a fossils and minerals event in Barcelona, Spain, called Expominer. I was quite happy with the purchase until a friend of mine told me that it could be a fake claw carved from a bone, but he is not sure, I have been checking similar spinosaurus claws on catawiki and they are sold as real dinosaur claws... What do you think? Thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 @Troodon could probably help with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 My thinking is that this is a composite of several claw pieces or random bones. There are some areas that look correct. But the whole thing looks mostly wrong. The whole surface looks overly muddy and messy. This unruly surface is very typical for composites to try and hide the seams. The shape also looks wrong and overly long. So yeah, sorry, but it looks pretty bad. 4 Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Agreed at the BEST its a composite with lots of work do to it. Sorry but its a pretty bad specimen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haravex Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 AVOID Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norki Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Notice how it looks jointed, particularly along the top edge? That's making me think that this is a composite of several bone pieces that have been filed into the current shape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Before I even read anyones response, this looked a bit fishy. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abstraktum Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Agreed with the others. I'm pritty sure this "claw" will fall apart, if you throw it in Acetone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pemphix Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Agreed with all what was already said.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JavierMS Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Thank you very much for your help, do you think it has some value? As a replica at least? I did not paid much for the claw compared with how much the real ones normally cost (first think that I found strange). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 We're not allowed to place values on items under forum rules, but an object is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. It may have some value as a curiosity, I suppose, but I, for one, wouldn't give a euro for it I'm afraid. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 The claw is still very impressive, given its size, as long as its sold for what it is. I'm sure there are dino collectors that cannot afford a real one would be happy to own it. Try selling it on an auction site with a reserve it's better than a replica.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I think it still would display nicely and is a good representation of the great size these creature grow to. If don’t decide to keep it at least you know how it should be labelled up for resales. Remember in the future if you’re not sure of a purchase add it to the forum before buying or as I say “try before you buy “ all the best Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praefectus Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I think would make a great teaching tool. Keep it and display it next to a high end claw. The composite claw can be used to teach others what to look for when evaluating spino claw quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JavierMS Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Again thank you very much for your help. I was quite diappointed to know that the claw was fake and I hoped to sell it somehow but honestly I don't think I would be able to afford a real claw, so I guess I will keep this one for my fossils collection, it will look nice with a proper stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JavierMS Posted November 19, 2019 Author Share Posted November 19, 2019 Also, could you tell me please what you think about this claw? I saw it recently on internet and it does not look very different from mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 13 minutes ago, JavierMS said: will keep this one for my fossils collection, it will look nice with a proper stand. I think it will look great with a proper stand. There are a few posts on the forum about making a handmade stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 That new claw is carved a complete fake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abstraktum Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I highly recommend @Troodons guide for Spino claws With some very good examples of real and fakes ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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