sseth Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 I just finished up preparation on this amazing Oligocene dolphin. It is from the Ashley formation and is a real beauty. I made the decision not to completely remove it from the matrix, as I believe it is more aesthetic this way.. It was missing the last 3 inches of the pre-maxilla so that had to be restored but we did find a few other teeth in the matrix. 2 7 _____________________________________ Seth www.fossilshack.com www.americanfossil.com www.fishdig.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historianmichael Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 You did a great job! I love the row of teeth you found in the matrix- it really brings it to life! Follow me on Instagram (@fossil_mike) to check out my personal collection of fossils collected and acquired over more than 15 years of fossil hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson g Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Wow, great job. I would agree, I think it looks great attached to matrix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Breakin' Rocks Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 3 hours ago, sseth said: Oligocene dolphin If it from the Ashley fm, is this from the East coast (SC)? .. has it been identified ? It looks amazing. Cheers, Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseth Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 Just now, Brett Breakin' Rocks said: If it from the Ashley fm, is this from the East coast (SC)? .. has it been identified ? It looks amazing. Cheers, Brett It is from the East coast. It is similar to two describes species but has some differences. _____________________________________ Seth www.fossilshack.com www.americanfossil.com www.fishdig.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 I'm assuming @Boesse knows about this specimen. Looks great. Haven't seen you posting much here lately. Glad to see you back and showing such great envious eye candy. Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseth Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 12 minutes ago, digit said: I'm assuming @Boesse knows about this specimen. Looks great. Haven't seen you posting much here lately. Glad to see you back and showing such great envious eye candy. Cheers. -Ken Life has been crazy for the last year and now things are beginning to return back to normal. _____________________________________ Seth www.fossilshack.com www.americanfossil.com www.fishdig.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 1 minute ago, sseth said: Life has been crazy for the last year and now things are beginning to return back to normal. Nicely understated. Cheers. -Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boesse Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 This would have been such a great study specimen. Looks like it's got a tympanic bulla. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Good job on the prep “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ix Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Wow - those teeth! Beayutiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Purdy Dang Cool!!! RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Fantastic!! Do you have a pre-prep photo ? The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseth Posted May 3, 2021 Author Share Posted May 3, 2021 On 4/29/2021 at 7:31 AM, Shellseeker said: Fantastic!! Do you have a pre-prep photo ? It is the first photo in the series. 1 _____________________________________ Seth www.fossilshack.com www.americanfossil.com www.fishdig.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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