John, you want to use a Jeweler's portable black light such as the ones
found at the following site http://www.ambericawest.com/blacklight5.html

I have used similar portable units with great success.

They are also useful for picking up the original patterns in fossil shells.


Regards,
Scott

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I need to find source(s) for a UV light which will help me detect rare and
uncommon shells which have been altered or doctored.  Can anyone make
recommendations as to what type, and where they can be found?

John Andrews
Decal Specialties, Inc.
2495-C Blvd. of the Generals
Norristown, PA  19403
484-674-2900
484-674-2903 (fax)
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