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Ceratostoma foliatum 
79.6 mm San Nicolas Island, California 110,00 €  |
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| Item | # 0003550707 |
| Family | Muricidae |
| Name | Ceratostoma foliatum , Gmelin 1791 |
| Size | 79.6 mm, w/o |
| Locality | San Nicolas Island, California |
| Note | Intriguing shell with a light brown radiating pattern on the body whorl flowing onto the immaculate and heavily fluted varices The specimen shows profound morphological symmetry, beautiful solid form, moderate to heavy weight/size ratio (37g), perfect siphonal canal and aperture lip. The shell has an desirable and esthetic subdued pattern appearance. The shell is a beauty, making it a collectors choice. Excellent condition for the species considering the turbulent ocean conditions in this area. Harvested at the base/periphery of a kelp forest by the late, great Scuba diver Paul Kanner at 18-20 meters off the west end of San Nicolas Island, California in the late 90's. The shell presents with an erosion area on the lower ventral portion of the spire. Grade: F+++/GEM. |
| Seller | Seashell Trader (234) - Register to view Feedback |
| Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
| Shipment / PaymentShip. / Paym. | Available for registered users... |
| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 110,00 € - offered by LDL - 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 | 26-12-2024 > 21:15:00 |
| shellauction.net timeServer time | 27-12-2024 > 14:51:39 |
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