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Pteropurpura trialata ULTRA-BIG; RARE QUALITY
72.5 mm     USA     36,00 €
Item# 0004031632
FamilyMuricidae
NamePteropurpura trialata - ULTRA-BIG; RARE QUALITY , Sowerby II, 1834
Size72.5 mm
LocalityUSA
NoteThis EXCEPTIONAL and MAGNIFICENT ultra-large specimen was collected half a century ago, during the ‘old days’ of Californian diving. Very RARE QUALITY for this typically rough rock-reef-dwelling species. Expansive varices in an exemplary state of preservation. Exquisitely balanced overall proportions – very important for the connoisseur. Ultra-dark, fully stable colour. Now almost exclusively from choice old collections, and rarely of this size, quality and beauty. Data: Off Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA; upon rock reef substrate; 8 m; dived; 27 December 1975. Size: 72.5 mm. Grading: Gem. Provenance: JES Collection; London / Melbourne.
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Seller CountryAUSTRALIA
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Curr. of this itemEURO
Start Price1,00 €
Current Price36,00 € - offered by shellking1960  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
Kamday (20) 10 €22-01-2026 > 02:38:332
TY888 (533) 21 €21-01-2026 > 23:41:501
1114728789 (62) 22 €22-01-2026 > 04:34:443
dengchengzhi (16) 25 €28-01-2026 > 15:52:394
kris (60) 30 €28-01-2026 > 21:13:336
kris (60) 35 €28-01-2026 > 21:13:557
shellking1960 (1170) 36 €28-01-2026 > 20:07:225