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| Item | # 0003198919 | | Family | Cypraeidae | | Name | Zoila friendii - MONSTER FROM OLD DAYS , (J. E. Gray, 1831) |
| Size | 102.1 mm |
| Locality | Rottnest Is., Western Australia |
| Note | MONSTER FROM THE OLD DAYS.....Giants this size, well over the magic 100mm, are no longer available (only from old advanced collections) and rarely offered. To hold one is a joy. Attractive thick dorsal maculae, very dark on upper dorsum and adorable rich-caramel to lower margins. A most attractive combination. Super-calloused with those well-defined corrugations along the margin edges, a further sign of super-maturity as well aesthetically pleasing. Heavy at 85+g. A once in a blue moon opportunity for the Zoila collector. A small repair to posterior syphon columellar side, not attracting attention (syphon profile unspoilt) and a couple of dorsal imperfections re-glazed agreeably by the animal, all not compromising beauty. Altogether a striking example and condition considering size, bulk and particularly the life span of this elderly citizen of the deep. Please feel free to ask for more photos. Grade: F+++. Provenance: from my own collection. Collected by Scuba diver; 12-15 meters; sitting between boulders and sponges; off western end of Rottnest Island, Western Australia. |
| Seller | Rod Watts (410) -
Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
| Shipment/Payment | Available for registered users... |
| Currency of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 1525,00 € - offered by Warry - You must be registered to make your offer -
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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 | 29-11-2023 > 21:30:00 | | shellauction.net time | 27-07-2024 > 05:51:45 | | Time left | ... | | |
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