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Item | # 0003378497 |
Family | Cypraeidae |
Name | Leporicypraea valentia - LUSTROUS NACRE , Perry 1811 |
Size | 86.3 mm |
Locality | Noknokan Island, Bohol, PI |
Note | Fresh collected/impressive specimen with splendid dark and vivid bright colors. The shell is a winner with a rich lustrous nacre, dark mottled dorsal blotch accentuated by a finely mottled primary pattern. The deep water valentia shows perfect extremity terminals framed by the classic fine brown concentric lines. The shell is complemented by a diffuse collection of black spots on the glassy lateral walls. The base and margins glow in nude color with spotting circumscribing the base. The shell is difficult to flaw except for a small nacre gloss area (water spot) on the base. Collected by compressor diver at 30-40 meters on reef/slope ledges off Noknokan Island, Bohol, Philippines in 10/2023. Great form, color and symmetry. Grade: GEM minus. |
Seller | Seashell Trader (208) -
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Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
Shipment/Payment | Available for registered users... |
Currency of this item | EURO |
Start Price | 1,00 € |
Current Price | 162,00 € - offered by dragon - Auction closed -
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under 100 € | 1 € |
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from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
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over 1000 € | 25 € |
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End | 26-06-2024 > 21:30:00 |
shellauction.net time | 28-09-2024 > 17:07:25 |
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