TooFossils Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Dear all, I'm a small collector from Geneva, I already have several fossils and I would like to acquire a Dino egg. I finally found one but I wanted to be sure that's a real one... Honestly, I'm not confident with all the fakes we find on the market... I have seen that your are experts in this domain and it would be very kind if you can help me to decide Thanks to all Cheers Franck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Please help. @Troodon My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Looks real to me and a nice egg. Lets hear from others before you buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 From the photos alone, it has the appearance of authenticity. It could certainly be enhanced with some prep, removing the thin, white mineral layer covering much of the shell. It would of course be best if you could examine it in hand. Is it local or does the seller offer a return option? If you are able to examine the piece in person, pay close attention to the junctures of the shell fragments. Do they fit or do they have the cobbled together appearance of glued on material? The matrix "base" is typical of the presentation I have seen. I am encouraged by the apparent shell fragments seen there, as would be expected. Good luck, if you do acquire the fossil, consult the Forum for prep advice. A search will turn up several discussions. @HamptonsDoc Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seguidora-de-Isis Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Hello Franck! Welcome to TFF! And receive hugs here, from Argentina! Through this photo, where the organization and set of shells are most visible, I see that it definitely is a real and genuine spherolithic dinosaur egg. But I see that the egg has undergone a series of repairs and fills that are not natural, but were made by human hands. In other words, the egg has undergone many restorations. I also see serious cracks crossing other points of this egg, and this, in the not too distant future, could be a serious problem... It is an unprepared egg filled with hollow pockets and will require experience and care for preparation, that is, removing the layer of calcite, revealing only the shells. If you do not know how to prepare, do not know a preparer, but do not want to have problems, I seriously recommend at least conservation with Paraloid for stabilization. And if you do not want to bother, then I recommend much caution in buying this egg. There are much better examples for sale. Cheers! Is It real, or it's not real, that's the question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bone guy Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 25 minutes ago, Seguidora-de-Isis said: Hello Franck! Welcome to TFF! And receive hugs here, from Argentina! Through this photo, where the organization and set of shells are most visible, I see that it definitely is a real and genuine spherolithic dinosaur egg. But I see that the egg has undergone a series of repairs and fills that are not natural, but were made by human hands. In other words, the egg has undergone many restorations. I also see serious cracks crossing other points of this egg, and this, in the not too distant future, could be a serious problem... It is an unprepared egg filled with hollow pockets and will require experience and care for preparation, that is, removing the layer of calcite, revealing only the shells. If you do not know how to prepare, do not know a preparer, but do not want to have problems, I seriously recommend at least conservation with Paraloid for stabilization. And if you do not want to bother, then I recommend much caution in buying this egg. There are much better examples for sale. Cheers! Its amazing what you can see with a trained eye. I would of never been able to spot those restorations, but that's just because of my ignorance in the Dino egg field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seguidora-de-Isis Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Bone guy said: Its amazing what you can see with a trained eye. I would of never been able to spot those restorations, but that's just because of my ignorance in the Dino egg field. Thank you, my dear friend. But I'm just a sorcerer's apprentice. Here at TFF there are much better eyes than mine. Every day I learn a little more... Is It real, or it's not real, that's the question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Wonderful assessment, @Seguidora-de-Isis Very informative! Everything is generated through your own will power ~ Ray Bradbury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooFossils Posted August 21, 2018 Author Share Posted August 21, 2018 wow very impressive, I got a full analysis from you all, and it's better than I expected Thanks again for your feedback, I think I'll buy it and talk to a friend who works for the national museum of geneva, he should knows somebody to prepare it I'll keep you informed with news as soon as I can Thanks again !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamptonsDoc Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 The egg looks pretty nice to me and would be a great addition to anyone's collection. Not completely convinced of the repairs outlined above but even if there are some repairs it was done well and would not stop me from purchasing it. I think you could buy this egg with confidence. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Andy- Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 It's a real egg, it's and pretty okay repairs notwithstanding. The seller is reliable too. Take note this is a hatched hadrosaur egg, most likely Dendroolithus sp. 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...
LordTrilobite Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Definitely has some tampering with it. Either repaired or a composite. I'd lean towards composite as some areas of real eggshell has been hidden by the "repairs". Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanDye Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 On 8/21/2018 at 10:51 AM, Seguidora-de-Isis said: Hello Franck! Welcome to TFF! And receive hugs here, from Argentina! Through this photo, where the organization and set of shells are most visible, I see that it definitely is a real and genuine spherolithic dinosaur egg. But I see that the egg has undergone a series of repairs and fills that are not natural, but were made by human hands. In other words, the egg has undergone many restorations. I also see serious cracks crossing other points of this egg, and this, in the not too distant future, could be a serious problem... It is an unprepared egg filled with hollow pockets and will require experience and care for preparation, that is, removing the layer of calcite, revealing only the shells. If you do not know how to prepare, do not know a preparer, but do not want to have problems, I seriously recommend at least conservation with Paraloid for stabilization. And if you do not want to bother, then I recommend much caution in buying this egg. There are much better examples for sale. Cheers! What a sharp eye, well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seguidora-de-Isis Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 21/08/2018 at 12:31 PM, Walt said: Wonderful assessment, @Seguidora-de-Isis Very informative! 1 hour ago, RyanDye said: What a sharp eye, well said! Thank you very much my dear friends Walt and RyanDye. I'm glad to be able to help. Is It real, or it's not real, that's the question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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