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Conus cedonulli COVETED Image Not Available49.4 mm Tobago, West Indies 126,00 €  |
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| Item | # 0003186552 |
| Family | Conidae |
| Name | Conus cedonulli - COVETED , Linnaeus 1767 |
| Size | 49.4 mm |
| Locality | Tobago, West Indies |
| Note | A rare and exquisite example of the Conus subfamily. As the Latin name cedo nulli translates, "I yield to none", the seashell is historically one of the most sought after and coveted of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. A shell admired by the aristocracy and noblemen of Europe. The cone displays beautiful geographic patterns and a revolving microdot pattern circumnavigating the body whorl. This specimen shows a perfect natural lip and spire. Growth disruption evident on the dorsal body whorl (arrow) and some wear on the protoconch. The shell was collected off Tobago, West Indies in sand and rubble at 30 meters by Scuba diver in the 70's. Grade: F+++. |
| Seller | Seashell Trader (296) - Register to view Feedback |
| Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 126,00 € - offered by xenophoridae - Auction closed -
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| Bid IncrementsBid Incr. |
| Range | Bid Increment |
| 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 | 29-11-2023 > 21:15:00 |
| shellauction.net timeServer time | 10-05-2025 > 09:26:08 |
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