Welsh Wizard Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 I hope you all had a good Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year. I thought I’d treat myself to a Christmas fossil this year. It’s an iguanodon humerus (maybe Mantellisaurus now) from the Isle of Wight. The humerus is about 700 mm long, so pretty big and heavy. I got a local blacksmith to make the stand for me and I picked it up today. Regards Nick 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Amateur Paleontologist Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Nice fossil Looks even better with that stand! Happy New Year to you too! -Christian Opalised fossils are the best: a wonderful mix between paleontology and mineralogy! Q. Where do dinosaurs study? A. At Khaan Academy!... My ResearchGate profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Beautiful! Happy new year! Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE&i Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Really nice chunk of bone there Nik, great display piece indeed. Regards.....D&E&i The only certainty with fossil hunting is the uncertainty. https://lnk.bio/Darren.Withers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 23 hours ago, The Amateur Paleontologist said: Nice fossil Looks even better with that stand! Happy New Year to you too! -Christian Thanks Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 23 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Beautiful! Happy new year! Thanks Adam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 6 hours ago, DE&i said: Really nice chunk of bone there Nik, great display piece indeed. Thanks Darren. I’m going to have to get on one of your organised trips sometime - they look great fun. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manticocerasman Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 now that is an incredibly nice fossil from the IOW growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalie81 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 What a great piece! Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE&i Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 @Welsh Wizard Your more than welcome anytime Nik, even if no fossils to be found, plenty of fresh air to be had and talk to like-minded people. Regards.....D&E&i The only certainty with fossil hunting is the uncertainty. https://lnk.bio/Darren.Withers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 15 hours ago, Manticocerasman said: now that is an incredibly nice fossil from the IOW Thank you for your kind words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 15 hours ago, Natalie81 said: What a great piece! Natalie Thanks Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Congratulations on the fine addition, Nick! The fossil is amazing, and the stand is excellent! Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM - APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Beautiful display piece and the stand looks well crafted. You have to love Iguanodons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 8 hours ago, Fossildude19 said: Congratulations on the fine addition, Nick! The fossil is amazing, and the stand is excellent! Thanks. The blacksmith who made the stand was so excited to be holding a dinosaur bone. It made his day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 8 hours ago, Bobby Rico said: Beautiful display piece and the stand looks well crafted. You have to love Iguanodons. Thanks Bobby. I can confirm that the stand is heavier than the bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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