jalcon Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Bought this off an auction site from what I thought (and maybe is) an honest seller. Asked twice if there was ANY restoration done. Said no. The long side measures 6.12" The tooth weights 13 oz, which seems like for a tooth of this size..but...who knows. I worry that the tips of the roots were restored to add some length to push it over 6". The ends of the root almost seem like a different matte, or color black. But also, this could be because the angle changes there, and the light changes...not sure. Also, maybe the enamel? I also bought a cheap UV flashlight and nothing really stands out when I look at it....but I admit I don't know what I am looking for. I am completely new to the Meg/fossil world. Here are the pics. Thank yoU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baryonyx Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Judging from the pictures you sent, it looks good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieira Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 For what I see the root seem to had some restauration..... I think this tooth would not have root and was added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Try taking pics with better lighting to eliminate the shadows. I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalcon Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, Vieira said: For what I see the root seem to had some restauration..... I think this tooth would not have root and was added. You think the entire root was added? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieira Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Wait for more comments and if possible post some more pictures. I don't know but the root of this tooth look a little stange for me.... don't looks natural. Maybe only my impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalcon Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 Here are some more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Troodon Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 The tips of the roots are also my biggest concern the rest is fine. I would lean toward it being okay with your new photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Looks like a North Carolina meg ledge tooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalcon Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 More pics of the long corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jalcon Posted April 19, 2018 Author Share Posted April 19, 2018 There are some more pics of the long edge's corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 It looks natural and original to me. "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...
Bone guy Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 That last pic of the root tip makes me think this is a good tooth. The bone pattern looks to intricate to be unnatural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeargleSchmeargl Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 Seems like a perfectly legit tooth. Really Biggun'! Every single fossil you see is a miracle set in stone, and should be treated as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieira Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I keep my opinion.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indominus rex Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Looks fine to me. Nice tooth and normally they don't add composites to Megalodon teeth as they are not incredibly rare. Life started in the ocean. And so did my interest in fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pemphix Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 17 hours ago, Vieira said: For what I see the root seem to had some restauration..... I think this tooth would not have root and was added. Indeed, that was my first impression, too. Would explain that UV is not showing anything odd... Difficult to tell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalcon Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 This case is closed. Turns out the guy who owns that ebay store chimed in on the facebook group post I made, and said he found that tooth and sold it to me. He was legit. Found it himself and owns a diving charter in wrightsville. Countless people on the meg facebook group vouched for him. Also, I did the hot needle test, this thing is solid. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Megs are extremely common and rarely faked. The tooth is a fairly decent example of the megs found out of Wrighstville. Water worn and often barnacle encrusted is the norm from there. Hope you didn't pay a great amount for the tooth. Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalcon Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, sixgill pete said: Megs are extremely common and rarely faked. The tooth is a fairly decent example of the megs found out of Wrighstville. Water worn and often barnacle encrusted is the norm from there. Hope you didn't pay a great amount for the tooth. For a 6"+ tooth, I did not. What do you think it's worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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