eXistenZ Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Unfortunately, currently only have this picture is the real or restored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Better photos would be needed to ascertain if there was restoration, and how much if so. This looks real to me, from the one, inadequate picture. Opinion could change with better photos. 3 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...
eXistenZ Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 thanks i will post better high resolution pictures soon possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth_ Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 @eXistenZ Hey and welcome aboard! I've seen some photos of restored Megalodon teeth and honestly, you wouldn't know - they're too good to spot by eye. A UV light will show up inconsistencies. Some restorations are far more obvious - as in big chips filled in and the colour of the filler doesn't quite match, same with rebuilt root lobes. From the photo I can't see anything obvious - but better pics are needed. Size matters - I have no idea what the size of the tooth in question is but as a general rule, people will not spend money restoring a (for eg) 3" tooth - a top condition 3" tooth just doesn't fetch that much money. However someone will spend money restoring a 6" tooth, they are far more rare and valuable. So the smaller the tooth is, the more likely it's free from restoration. Serrations are very difficult to replicate perfectly. Acetone will dissolve any paint - but that will destroy the restoration. For what it's worth, the chip on the blade is a good sign no work has been done on it, if someone was going to restore the tooth they'd surely repair the chip too - this chip is likely feeding damage. From my own observations, tapping fossilised teeth together on the enamel very lightly make a very distinctive glassy type sound..... any filler and paint on the blade would not make this distinctive noise when tapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXistenZ Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 (edited) Now i have more Pictures Height 12cm Width 9,5cm Height 4,72inch Width 3,85inch Edited October 18, 2021 by eXistenZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanotyrannus35 Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 It looks real from Indonesia, the root may have some restoration on the edges. Enthusiastic Fossil Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXistenZ Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 5:07 PM, Nanotyrannus35 said: It looks real from Indonesia, the root may have some restoration on the edges. Oh okay, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haravex Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 I can't see any restoration from these photographs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 I can see no feature that causes me concern. From the photos, I would be happy to own such a tooth. On 10/18/2021 at 11:07 AM, Nanotyrannus35 said: from Indonesia I might be overlooking something; what suggests the tooth is from Indonesia? 1 Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanotyrannus35 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/23/2021 at 11:06 PM, snolly50 said: I can see no feature that causes me concern. From the photos, I would be happy to own such a tooth. I might be overlooking something; what suggests the tooth is from Indonesia? The color and the stripes are distinctly indonesian. The sharp serrations despite the size of the tooth also infer indonesian. Examples of other indonesian meg Enthusiastic Fossil Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 3:59 PM, Nanotyrannus35 said: The color and the stripes are distinctly indonesian. The sharp serrations despite the size of the tooth also infer indonesian. Examples of other indonesian meg The site this is from says it is from South Carolina... 1 “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...
Phos_01 Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Looks like a real Meg tooth to me! without any restoration. Could be from Java, however the blue-grey colors are not so common their. Usually brown-earth tones. Also the roots are usually sand like and not dark black. I hope for you its not an Indonesian tooth, other ones with nice serrations are usually worth more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXistenZ Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 If more or other pictures are needed I can make them with pleasure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 On 10/26/2021 at 3:59 PM, Nanotyrannus35 said: The color and the stripes are distinctly indonesian. The sharp serrations despite the size of the tooth also infer indonesian. Examples of other indonesian meg Please do not post photos from dealer websites showing the watermarks. I edited the watermark out of the photo. Thank you. Also, it does appear you were wrong on the origin of the tooth you posted. 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...
Nanotyrannus35 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 (edited) Sorry, @Fossildude19 I guess I just wasn't really paying attention. Edited November 10, 2021 by Nanotyrannus35 Enthusiastic Fossil Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeon.rocks Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Just jumping in to clarify, this tooth is not from Indonesia, it's from SC, USA 100% and all real. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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