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Amoria praetexta BIG; THE BEST
48.5 mm     Australia     21,00 €
Item# 0004031799
FamilyVolutidae
NameAmoria praetexta - BIG; THE BEST , Reeve, L.A., 1849
Size48.5 mm
LocalityAustralia
NoteThe LARGEST, FINEST and LAST specimen of the JES Collection of the INTERTIDAL form. Rare quality – PERFECTION. Very large size for the intertidal form. Dense, intricate pattern of the highest aesthetic merit, formed with rare regularity and clarity: multitudinous diminutive triangular markings of pale caramel, with background accents of burgundy. Now very difficult to obtain, especially at this size and quality. A ‘BEST of the best’ specimen for the discerning Volutidae connoisseur. Data: Willie Creek, Broome, Kimberley Region, Western Australia, Australia; upon sand substrate, at extreme seasonal low tide; 1986. Size: 48.5 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 Price21,00 € - offered by Edwardsjn  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
richiefamous (534) 3 €22-01-2026 > 11:19:572
Lierre (27) 6 €22-01-2026 > 04:52:441
sbol59 (861) 14 €23-01-2026 > 21:02:403
Keppel Bay (127) 15 €28-01-2026 > 12:47:164
shellking1960 (1170) 20 €28-01-2026 > 20:10:055
Edwardsjn (78) 21 €28-01-2026 > 20:55:186