[Nhcoll-l] Thresher shark model value

[Mike Rutherford]

Thanks to all for the many comments and replies, much useful information was gained, although some quite disturbing stuff too, such as checking for potential asbestos in old plaster models. Lots of work to do as a result but it will be all for the best.

No definitive value for the shark but a good idea of what it might cost to get a new model and some good leads on resources connected to Ward’s such as this https://wardproject.org/

Cheers,
Mike

From: Scott Swann <sswann at coa.edu>
Sent: 10 May 2022 21:19
To: Mike Rutherford <Mike.Rutherford at glasgow.ac.uk>; Jasper White <jwhite22 at coa.edu>; Tess Moore <gmoore23 at coa.edu>
Cc: nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
Subject: Re: [Nhcoll-l] Thresher shark model value

Ooh, I am on this one. My brilliant student Tess White just did a brilliant Thesher shark necropsy last week. Tess can send you photos. Tess is preparing to do a model next fall. We now know all about Thesher sharks.

Scott

On Tue, May 10, 2022 at 9:35 AM Mike Rutherford <Mike.Rutherford at glasgow.ac.uk<mailto:Mike.Rutherford at glasgow.ac.uk>> wrote:
Hi,

I’m hoping someone can help. We have a plaster model of a thresher shark from the Hunterian collections at the University of Glasgow, it was purchased from Wards Natural History Establishment, Rochester, N.Y. USA in 1920 and was on display for a while before ending up in a neighbouring museum’s store room as part of a long term loan. I’m either looking for an idea of what it would cost to get a new life size thresher shark model or an idea of what this original plaster model would be worth.

I’ve been in touch with Ward’s but am still waiting for a reply.

Any thoughts much appreciated.

Cheers,
Mike

Mike G. Rutherford
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