Bone guy Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 I found this neat enchodus tail online for not much $. I'm fairly certain it's real, but I'm posting this in the Is It Real? Forum because I feel like this may be a composit. I drew a line where I think two pieces were composited to form a complete tail. Any ideas? The piece is 7 x 8 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Yep, I agree. Looks like two separate pieces fixed together to me. 2 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatinformationist Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 A good price makes for a wonderful day of bread and circus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone guy Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 10 minutes ago, goatinformationist said: A good price makes for a wonderful day of bread and circus. Well spoken 44 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Yep, I agree. Looks like two separate pieces fixed together to me. I think what we have here is a partial caudal fin and a partial pectoral fin. I will take a pass on this one. Thanks everyone! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatinformationist Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Thanks Bone guy. It's looks like you glommed onto my comment for what it is: a delightful artifact at a good price is it's own reward. Best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 It does look like it's at least been repaired. But besides that it looks real. Though it seems like the pieces might fit quite nicely, but the bit of matrix obscures how well they'd fit. You could ask for more photos before buying. But I think that even if it does turn out to be a composite, even without that lower part, it would still be a nice fossil. 1 Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I also think its real. The preservation is very close and this is not very common material from South Dakota. This is not Moroccan hack work. I would purchase it its nice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone guy Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 5 hours ago, LordTrilobite said: It does look like it's at least been repaired. But besides that it looks real. Though it seems like the pieces might fit quite nicely, but the bit of matrix obscures how well they'd fit. You could ask for more photos before buying. But I think that even if it does turn out to be a composite, even without that lower part, it would still be a nice fossil. 3 hours ago, Troodon said: I also think its real. The preservation is very close and this is not very common material from South Dakota. This is not Moroccan hack work. I would purchase it its nice. Would you guys recommend trying to separate the two pieces? I would love to do prep work on a stinking enchodus tail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Have you asked the seller if it was found this way, broken and reattached or was it arbitrary where the side piece was attached. If you purchase it a close examination of both sides can help determine your path forward. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone guy Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 2 hours ago, Troodon said: Have you asked the seller if it was found this way, broken and reattached or was it arbitrary where the side piece was attached. If you purchase it a close examination of both sides can help determine your path forward. I messaged the seller asking if the pieces were found together and simply put back together. He said it was broken when found and he repaired it himself. If I was to proceed with obtaining this piece I would likely try to re-repair it so the break is less noticable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Its better to get a real closeup of the piece and see how it looks like before making any decisions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone guy Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Should I ask for close up pics of the repair on the front and back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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