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Big Boy Leaf Fossil, Fort Union Formation, Glendive, MT

Description: So, yeah, it’s a big boy. It towers over the little plates and makes fun of their fear. Get outta my way, it bellows; ima goin’ to smash you. With its big boy body and its big boy venation (indicative of some serious time in the gym), it dominates the whole plate. And that’s just the way it likes it, ‘cause it’s a big boy, the biggest boy on the plate. The Big Boy is also known as Aesculus hickeyi. And it’s in charge of the whole piece of matrix measuring approximately 9” x 5 1/2” x 1” and weighing 2 lbs., 14.1 ounces. Free US shipping only. A note about fossils: While there are many fakes and forgeries on the market—and you need to be careful when purchasing fossils—I am confident of my sourcing and preparation. To be clear, nearly all fossils on the market are restored to some degree in preparation. But this kind of preparation is different from faking and/or misrepresenting fossils, which is usually but not always done to deceive or mislead buyers. That is why the skill and judgment of the preparer are so important—for there is a fine line between the restoration and forgery of fossils. That’s why I am not able to discern for YOU where exactly that line is drawn. Speaking for myself, restoration and repair of cracks, wear, dangerously thin plates, and “bite” marks are acceptable so long as they don't change or misrepresent the original fossil find. So, too, are the careful use of pigments and clear non-yellowing sealants which are used to protect and finish the fossil. I have seen hundreds and even thousands of "raw" fossils from the sites represented among my offerings. Some are nearly impeccable, but are dull in appearance until they have been sealed. Others have fragile plates, wear spots, or "bite" marks which, to my way of thinking, the preparer needs to address. And it’s not easy. If they do too much, they risk ruining the fossil, and, if they do not do enough, the fossil doesn't look as nice as it might—which, to my mind, makes the piece less desirable. So before you purchase a fossil from me, please look very closely at the pictures. If you see something you do not like, then please do NOT purchase the fossil. My aim is to offer only the very best fossils—those in the top 5% of all fossils taken—from exciting and exclusive sites. But, in the end, it is YOU who must be pleased. If you are not, please re-read my return policy above. I’m not wanting anyone to feel saddled with something they don’t like.

Price: 200 USD

Location: Galesburg, Illinois

End Time: 2024-03-06T01:53:26.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD

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Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 14 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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