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Item | # 0002034592 | Family | Cypraeidae | Name | Mauritia histrio - RARE RED!!!!!!!!!!!! , Gmelin, 1791 |
Size | 68.5 mm |
Locality | Nacala Bay, North of Mozambique |
Note | EXTREMELY RARE.....Red histrio are as rare as hens' teeth, and this one especially multi-coloured. Deep-deep genuine red, merging to orange on the lower margins. Attractive and distinct black spotting to lower margins, as appreciated in images. That said, images don't do near enough to illustrate the true cosmetic palette. Black Ends. Humped dorsum. Ultra-mature at almost 70mm. Ultra-heavy. No chips or lines, just natural blemishes (covered by the animal) routinely inherent to these shipwreck histrio, due to the rusting hulks of the wrecks and turbulent conditions they inhabit. Advice from those in the know say that there are less than 50 of these super-coloured pieces around, unsubstantiated I guess, however I cannot recall seeing one of this calibre on auction. A rarity for all to participate in. Grade: F++. Provenance: from my own collection. Nacala Bay, North of Mozambique. I WON'T BE CONTACTABLE FOR A PERIOD DURING THE AUCTION BUT REST ASSURED I WILL REPLY TO ANY MAIL BEFORE THE AUCTION ENDS. |
Seller | Rod Watts (399) -
Register to view Feedback | Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
Shipment/Payment | Available for registered users... |
Currency of this item | EURO |
Start Price | 1,00 € |
Current Price | 110,00 € - offered by Warry - Auction closed -
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under 100 € | 1 € |
from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
over 1000 € | 25 € |
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