xonenine Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Riker Mounts are fairly new to me, and I enjoyed filling my first one, though I need to re-do it.This one is a collection of some of the shark teeth and associated fossils I was thrilled to get from John/fossilsofnj. Now we are eager to buy a few cases of Riker Mounts to both organize and display, keep the fossils clean and dust free, and eager to see other Rikers and how folks have used them! "Your serpent of Egypt is bred now of your mud by the operation of your sun; so is your crocodile." Lepidus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Ahoy Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Rikers are FANTASTIC for this kind of thing. I will be sure to get some pictures of my NJ/non-NJ material that I currently have in rikers as well later tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Sharks Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Is that from the store we went to Carmine? I still haven't gotten around to filling the ones I bought yet, but I do know what's going in them There's no limit to what you can accomplish when you're supposed to be doing something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilselachian Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Nicely done! I doubt there are many fossil shark collectors that do not have some Riker Mounts somewhere in the house. Just a suggestion. The general location be it state, river/creek name, etc., and age always adds to the material on display. Let's see the others when you get them filled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonenine Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Nicely done! I doubt there are many fossil shark collectors that do not have some Riker Mounts somewhere in the house. Just a suggestion. The general location be it state, river/creek name, etc., and age always adds to the material on display. Let's see the others when you get them filled. awesome suggestion I will follow, I think I must tack the labels to keep them straighter, and I'll make a nice "header" for it too, with all the collecting info, thanks! "Your serpent of Egypt is bred now of your mud by the operation of your sun; so is your crocodile." Lepidus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Rikers rule! I currently have stuff in over 50 of them (assorted sizes and depths), basically by location. It's a lot of fun when a rare location outgrows a small mount and gets to move up a size If I get a little time, I'll photograph a couple examples. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonenine Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Is that from the store we went to Carmine? I still haven't gotten around to filling the ones I bought yet, but I do know what's going in them Yep, thats the store, and I went back for another one, now I'll TRY to calm down and wait for the case price! "Your serpent of Egypt is bred now of your mud by the operation of your sun; so is your crocodile." Lepidus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorefossil Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 here are ones i have scattered around 3 different rooms right now its so hard to display things so they are basicly just stacked up everywhere haha but here they are. enjoy everyone. the second image is a case of my favorite teeth btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorefossil Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorefossil Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 last two i promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonenine Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 amazing collection bmore! Some of your rikers have hinges?I haven't seen these yet...mine just have pins. "Your serpent of Egypt is bred now of your mud by the operation of your sun; so is your crocodile." Lepidus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorefossil Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 amazing collection bmore! Some of your rikers have hinges?I haven't seen these yet...mine just have pins. They are my favorite, a few years ago you could buy them at michaels but they are since discontinued and im highly upset about that, you can still find them at bed bath and beyond for a heafty price, my favorite are the small ones which have as stand so they can be displayed in an upright position. Thanks for the comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeDOTB Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Great photos so far! If I was near mine, I would definitely post some pics, but it'll be a couple months! DO, or do not. There is no try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyguy784 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Had to say, Bmore, that first Riker photo is phenominal. Wow, what a bunch of nice pieces, I'm still drooling. :bow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorefossil Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Had to say, Bmore, that first Riker photo is phenominal. Wow, what a bunch of nice pieces, I'm still drooling. :bow: Thanks tell you the truth i just put that tiger one together last night just to fill it up before i sold the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt4 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Mostly North Africa (Morocco, Phosphate Plateau). Sharks, Paleocene to Eocene. Mosasaurs, late Cretaceous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorefossil Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 That upper hex could be an exact match to mine sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dactyll Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Very nice collections guys... If I was over there I'd be surrounded by shark teeth to... I think they are great Rikers rule! If I get a little time, I'll photograph a couple examples. Auspex...Look forward to viewing some of your bird fossils too... Cheers Steve... And Welcome if your a New Member... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorefossil Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) Very nice collections guys... If I was over there I'd be surrounded by shark teeth to... I think they are great Auspex...Look forward to viewing some of your bird fossils too... Auspexs rikers....oh my gosh Oh lets just say i feel they must be legendary Edited June 23, 2011 by bmorefossil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonenine Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 I yearn to see a rikers full of Bird fossils too... "Your serpent of Egypt is bred now of your mud by the operation of your sun; so is your crocodile." Lepidus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Well, I just tried to photograph a couple, and learned that it's hard to do! Reflections, autofocus issues...sorry about the results. I guess I could have taken the glass tops off (duh!), but the idea is to show our Rikers....(that's my excuse, and I'm sticking with it). Here are a couple Pleistocene cases: One of the Florida Rivers cases (12"X16", 1 3/4" deep): McKittrick, California tarpits (6"X8", 2" deep): Rancho LaBrea, California tarpits (6"X8", 3/4" deep): I'll do more, from some more exotic locations, as opportunity presents. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonenine Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 wow, Aus, that first case is just amazing!!!!!!!! Thanks! "Your serpent of Egypt is bred now of your mud by the operation of your sun; so is your crocodile." Lepidus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xonenine Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 here are ones i have scattered around 3 different rooms right now its so hard to display things so they are basicly just stacked up everywhere haha but here they are. enjoy everyone. the second image is a case of my favorite teeth btw. bmore, I had meant to ask what the pathological tooth in the center of case 2 is? "Your serpent of Egypt is bred now of your mud by the operation of your sun; so is your crocodile." Lepidus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorefossil Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 bmore, I had meant to ask what the pathological tooth in the center of case 2 is? that is a pathological angy i received from DeloiVarden, great tooth, it was a no brainer for my favorite case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 From locations for which I don't (yet) have much material, here are some small 6"X8" cases: Kendrick Quarry, Florida Pleistocene: Kaua'i, Hawaii, Pleistocene: Mill, The Netherlands, Miocene/Pliocene Montana, Hell Creek, Cretaceous: North Carolina, Lee Creek, Miocene (I have enough more now to upsize the case): Nieuwvliet, The Netherlands, Miocene (so few... ): Rott, Germany, Oligocene (look at all the toe bones!): Hope to find the time to shoot some more "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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