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| Item | # 0003952885 |
| Family | Cypraeidae |
| Name | Cypraea teulerei - ULTRA-DARK; MANTLE LINE , Cazenavette, 1846 |
| Size | 42.9 mm |
| Locality | Oman |
| Note | This famous specimen was collected upon the very FIRST expedition during which the species was rediscovered upon the Omani mainland, now over a decade ago. At that time I acquired the shell for 460 EUR – a high premium for the time – and, although much subsequent collecting has reduced the price of fresh examples, outstanding specimens still command a premium. Ultra-rich, fully stable colour, as fresh as the day it was collected. Spectacular dorsal pattern: honey-golden ‘lightning strike’ mantle line, flanked by rich chestnut. Spectacular margins, exhibiting multitudinous purplish brown maculae. Hypermature: extremely solid and heavy. A teulerei for the connoisseur, with an engaging history. Data: Ash-Sharqiyyah South Governorate, Sultanate of Oman; upon grey sand/mud substrate, amongst seagrass and sponges, at low tide; December 2012. Size: 42.9 mm. Grading: Gem. Provenance: JES Collection; London / Melbourne. |
| Seller | JES (1385) - Register to view Feedback |
| Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
| Shipment / PaymentShip. / Paym. | Available for registered users... |
| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 37,00 € - 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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| End | 26-11-2025 > 21:30:00 |
| shellauction.net timeServer time | 01-12-2025 > 12:03:37 |
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