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OFTEN DAMAGED OR MISSING, THIS IS A PERFECT VENTRAL SURFACE OF THE PROXIMAL END!
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INVESTMENT GRADE 3.75 INCH UNBROKEN SPINOSAURUS TOE CLAW Tegana Formation - Northern Sahara Desert, Morocco LATE CRETACEOUS PERIOD: 96 - 66 million years ago This huge RARE Spinosaurus toe claw is easily one of the most spectacular and highest quality we have ever seen. It represents a truly investment-grade example as it is in the finest possible condition. The claw is 100% ORIGINAL AS FOUND and is totally complete with superb surface detail and hue. It is impossible to improve upon and in today's market, this is quite an extraordinary offer as deposits all over the world are grossly depleted with very few finds like this coming out anymore, anywhere! The blood grooves are extremely distinct and full on both sides and the entire claw is complete with NO REPAIR, NO RESTORATION AND NO FILLERS. Yes, unbelievably, this claw did not even sustain a break when collected. The entire surface is dense and has held up remarkably well for the last 90 million years. The hue has been preserved in a light golden yellow. Claws of this quality are almost never found any more at the site. With zero distortion, the overall form and fullness of this claw is superb and as it was when the creature was alive! There is no part missing or damaged on this large toe claw. Tip is complete and unbroken, showing fantastic sharp preservation. To
summarize, LARGE DINOSAUR CLAWS in this condition ARE SUPER RARE.
Such authentic, high grade fossils will continue to climb in price as
market demand far exceeds the supply. This has and will continue
to prove true. Another casualty of dwindling supply is the
presence of fake and heavily restored specimens becoming more prevalent. WARNING: We are seeing more and more claws coming out of Morocco that have been expertly reconstructed and restored IN Morocco. The workmanship is equal to U.S. skill levels and this is being done to fully exploit gaining the highest possible price at the source by the brokers of the diggers who find the claws and fossils. These expertly repaired and restored claws can fool all but the most trained eye and anyone that does not actually have extensive experience in fossil restoration, repair and preparation will likely not be able to tell the difference. These claws are being sold at shows and on the internet as having "NO REPAIR and/or NO RESTORATION" which is simply untrue but the ignorance of the seller is just repeating what the Moroccan dealer told him without their own ability to discern if any work was truly performed on the claw. EXTRAORDINARILY LARGE CLAWS HAVE BEEN COMING IN QUANTITY RECENTLY FROM MOROCCO. DESPITE THEIR HEFTY PRICE TAGS, SEVERAL WE HAVE EXAMINED WERE TOTAL FAKES! We have also heard this from one highly experienced fossil restoration expert who has been sent claws from unsuspecting buyers hoping to have their purchase improved with further preparation. After years of very few quality large claws being found and offered from the Sahara, suddenly monstrous "raptor claws" are emerging from dealers in Moroccan fossils as of recent times. That should be a red-flag alone. The workmanship of these claws is higher than seen in the past so be HIGHLY SUSPECT when purchasing such specimens. This migration of highly skilled restoration work being done now at the source country of fossils is actually becoming more the norm with many varieties of fossils on the market. It is IMPERATIVE to ONLY deal with a very knowledgeable dealer who has considerable and first-hand personal experience with all facets of fossil fabrication, restoration and repair in order to avoid becoming a victim of the ignorance and fraud that unfortunately plagues this business. The staff of Paleo Direct is fully experienced and regularly performs all phases of fossil preparation, repair and restoration on their premises where needed. This work is always disclosed on our website voluntarily, and can be found in the text of the fossils we offer. A Spinosaurus toe claw intact and of this size is an extreme rarity and sure to gain very rapidly in value over the years. For the advanced collector, this is a highly recommended specimen. ONE OF THE FINEST WE HAVE EVER SEEN! - 100% COMPLETE, UNBROKEN AND ZERO RESTORATION 3.75" long on the dorsal curve $6750 DC5-001 INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX Actual Item - One Only |
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