fossilwizard Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I recently got offered a nest of 3 oviraptor eggs in what I think is great condition. I trust the source I’m getting it from but I wanted to run it by you guys to double check that they’re authentic. let me know what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadrosauridae Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 I'm far from an expert, but those are probably the best looking eggs I've seen anyone ask about since I've joined. "There is no shortage of fossils. There is only a shortage of paleontologists to study them." - Larry Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRatKing Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) If those are real, they are probably one of the best I have ever seen... However...they seem too good to be true... There is a uniformity of color that raises a flag with me. I see some areas that look to me as if the "eggs" were attached to the chiseled "substrate". The picture quality is too poor to be definitive IMO. On the other hand, if the price is right, I'd buy 'em and display 'em. Big question: I see what appears to be a scale in one of the pictures. How much dose the specimen weigh? Edited September 21, 2021 by LabRatKing Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 @-Andy- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 From what I can tell from those pictures, those look to be some very very nice eggs but with some repair. If those are fake, some dang nice fakes. And thats the thing, with me that is, im so distrustful of certain fossils that I wont buy them. But I do wish you the best of luck. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRatKing Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 (edited) From these photos I don’t see much compositing judging by the textures. I’d ask for better photos with close ups of the distal and proximal ends. and of course a few UV shots or video Edited September 21, 2021 by LabRatKing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 They look pretty real to me. The texture and cracks flow from one eggshell to the next which is a great sign Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilwizard Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 Thanks for all the replies, I think I’m gonna go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamptonsDoc Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 They look real. Nice eggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notidanodon Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 On 9/21/2021 at 2:44 AM, hadrosauridae said: I'm far from an expert, but those are probably the best looking eggs I've seen anyone ask about since I've joined. You mean eggspert wow I really do contribute a lot of useful information to this forum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilwizard Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 The Oviraptor eggs I previously posted about finally got here! These were pretty expensive so I just wanted to see what you guys think about them and double check they’re authentic now that I have some better photos. I also included a few close up pictures I took. If you need any other pics or info let me know Weight: 9 lb 6.5 oz (426 g) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) Good. I can see the surface textures (bumps and lines) flowing from one eggshell to the next The single egg may have had some repairs done to its tip but it doesn't detract much from the fossil. All in all, a good acquisition Edited October 10, 2021 by -Andy- Looking forward to meeting my fellow Singaporean collectors! Do PM me if you are a Singaporean, or an overseas fossil-collector coming here for a holiday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilwizard Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 1 minute ago, -Andy- said: Good. I can see the surface textures (bumps and lines) flowing from one eggshell to the next The single egg may have had some repairs done to its tip but it doesn't detract much from the fossil. All in all, a good acquisition Yep that’s the one thing the seller mentioned but overall seemed like a great buy. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Topics merged for continuity. 1 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamptonsDoc Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 I agree with Andy. Great quality eggs with a little resto where he pointed it out. I’d be very happy to have these in my own collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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