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| Item | # 0003507397 | | Family | Muricidae | | Name | Ceratostoma foliatum - EXCEPTIONAL RARE QUALITY , (Gmelin, J.F., 1791) |
| Size | 60.2 mm, w/o |
| Locality | USA |
| Note | This exceptional specimen is the LAST and FINEST of the JES Collection. Exceedingly rare quality for the species – virtual PERFECTION. Extremely elongate, markedly recurved siphonal canal. Painstakingly cleaned; completely devoid of encrustation. Spectacular colour: brilliant cream and caramel, upon account of the ultra-clean, pure nature of the shell. A foliatum for the Muricidae connoisseur, or dedicated collector of truly exquisite seashells. Data: Off western coast of San Nicolas Island, Channel Islands, California, USA; upon reef substrate, at base of kelp forest, near reef periphery; 18-20 m; dived; 1998. Size: 60.2 mm. Grading: Gem; w/o. Provenance: JES Collection; London / Melbourne. |
| Seller | JES (1293) - Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 130,00 € - offered by kkk380 - Auction closed -
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| Range | Bid Increment |
| under 100 € | 1 € |
| from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
| from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
| | End | 30-10-2024 > 21:15:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 13-11-2024 > 08:08:35 | | Time left | ... | |
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