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Hi guys, I was considering purchasing the attached fossil fish from the Devonian of Scotland. It originates from the Sandwick Fish Beds of Orkney. Any advice with regard to any visible restoration or even its authenticity would be very much so appreciated!

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This looks real to me.

I think it is ventrally preserved, (belly up) and the skull may be disarticulated, but it looks real to me.

Not super well preserved, but, OK. Compare with other images online, to see what I am talking about.

 

 

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A rare beastie indeed. 
would have to pay significantly more for a better example and this will compliment what you already have in your collection. 
 

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