suspending an ammonite between glass

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Does anyone have and idea on how to suspend an ammonite in a frame to stand on a desktop, that can be visible from both sides, with minimal means of support. Or to hang it with the hangers up in the matting in such a way that it doesn't bang the glass or scratch its self when moved. The ammonite is aproximately 3 inches in diameter and one inch thick and may weigh 1/4 pound. Thanks.
 
ammonite, n. one of the coiled, chambered fossil shells of the extinct cephalopod mollusks, suborder Ammonoidea .

I learn so many interesting things here on the Grumble.

I don't think you need a frame, Gerard, I think you need an acrylic box. Talk to Lois or check out your local rock shop. They may have just the sort of display case you're looking for.

Kit
 
Originally posted by Kit:
ammonite, n. one of the coiled, chambered fossil shells of the extinct cephalopod mollusks, suborder Ammonoidea .
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Whew, I'm glad you explained this, Kit. I was beginning to wonder why the Israelites had so much trouble with then!

Betty
 
I've got about a million (well, at least 100 anyway) ammonites hanging around the house, some of them only a quarter of an inch in diameter some up to 13 inches. Love 'em. Get Lois at superior to build a box with an acrylic appliance for it.
 
Why frame it? the ammonite has survived since the Cretaceous without framing and has been exposed to things that we could not dream of. Mount it on a foot ( a moulding, doubled with the rabbit filled with hot glue, epoxy, silicone or whatever, stick it in and let it dry. You can't hurt it. Forget the double exposure, it will drive you up the nearest wall.

You have a small one, I have several that are 10" in diameter, that we found on my farm.

Jack Cee
 
This one is rather special. I fell on it one day in the Badlands of South Dakota. I was skiing on a steep slope one summer when it was about 110 degrees, when I ran into a section of barbed wire fence. I flipped over the fence and cracked my head on the ammonite. Havn't been the same before or since!
I thought this would be a great example for a standing frame in my shop if I could make it float some how. Perhaps the best way would be with an acrylic mount. I hate to attach it with something that would remove the "mother of pearl" on it. This is a fragile layer.
 
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