Crazyhen Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 This is said to be a pyritized Anosteira maomingensis from Guangdong of China. Is it genuine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 @Tidgy's Dad he know a tortoises or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haravex Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I am kind of hoping it's not real looks like if it is an angle grinder was used to prep it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 It's a real mess. I can't see any of the peripheral osteoderms at all, this just seems to be mashed pleurals and neurals. It's the right shape but so much detail is missing I can't work out if the structure less most of the peripherals is correct. It could be real, but if so it's a bad example. Pass. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhen Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 Is pyritized fossil turtle rare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Haravex said: I am kind of hoping it's not real looks like if it is an angle grinder was used to prep it Well we've seen some of those "butcher" jobs on the reptiles that Crazyhen has posted before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhen Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 22 minutes ago, caldigger said: Well we've seen some of those "butcher" jobs on the reptiles that Crazyhen has posted before. Not butchered by me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haravex Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Yes I might add crazyhen is only asking about pieces offered to him, and by god would he never do prep work like this or endorse it, and from my observations and conversations is just asking to get an opinion on real or not. Again given the condition of prep and the fact it almost looks polished could this have originated from Madagascar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Just now, Crazyhen said: Is pyritized fossil turtle rare? I really have no idea to be honest, i would imagine pretty rare. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhen Posted May 29, 2018 Author Share Posted May 29, 2018 The seller got more of these turtles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 The last one looks like a metal cast. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I would definitely take the first one (much more natural looking) over that "bronze" thing that has been polished. And yes, I know you are not the mangler of the other hack jobs. Just stating that you were the one that was showing them to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 The last pic looks like "Gamera", can "Godzilla" be far behind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhen Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 23 minutes ago, caldigger said: I would definitely take the first one (much more natural looking) over that "bronze" thing that has been polished. And yes, I know you are not the mangler of the other hack jobs. Just stating that you were the one that was showing them to us. Without professional techniques and tools, it is really sad to see that many of the precious fossils are badly prepped and the values of the fossils are ruined. And what's more, some of the fossils such as the spectacular and rare notosaurs from Guizhou, were not only badly prepped but also crafted and turned into an "art work". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpenn Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 17 minutes ago, Nimravis said: The last pic looks like "Gamera", can "Godzilla" be far behind? I don't believe either of these are Sinemys gamera (an actual species) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haravex Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 do you mean nothosaurs? just to confirm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhen Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, Haravex said: do you mean nothosaurs? just to confirm. Yes! Sorry for the wrong spelling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Looks best out of the three, but still need proper pictures. 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...
Crazyhen Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, -Andy- said: Looks best out of the three, but still need proper pictures. Yes, I agree with you, Andy. This one has a more complete shell but it's not "pyritized" as the other two specimens. I find it interesting that the turtle fossil, if genuine, is pyritized, and mineralized to such extent. It's amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 2nd one looks to be real. 1st and 3rd ones, if real, have been destroyed by some very bad prep!!! RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pemphix Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 On 30.5.2018 at 3:51 PM, RJB said: 2nd one looks to be real. 1st and 3rd ones, if real, have been destroyed by some very bad prep!!! RB I agree. Furthermore, keep in mind that there's possibility that it could be destroyed by the decay of the pyrite.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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