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| Item | # 0003839855 |
| Family | Olividae |
| Name | Oliva porphyria - OUTSTANDING RARE QUALITY , Linnaeus, C., 1758 |
| Size | 85 mm |
| Locality | Mexico |
| Note | A magnificent specimen of the ‘classic’ species, of extremely rare QUALITY. Ultra-rich colour, fully stable after years of careful curation. Regular pattern throughout, devoid of the oft-seen prominent and unsightly growth divisions which detract from the majority of larger examples – very important for the connoisseur. Pattern of the highest aesthetic merit, formed with exceptional regularity and clarity. PERFECT protoconch – also very rare and important to the connoisseur. Data: Off Loreto, Baja California Sur, Mexico; upon sand substrate, amongst seagrass; 7-9 m; dived; 1991. Size: 85 mm. Grading: Gem. Provenance: JES Collection; London / Melbourne. |
| Seller | JES (1349) - 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 | 43,00 € - offered by D.Suter - 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 | 27-08-2025 > 20:45:00 |
| shellauction.net timeServer time | 01-09-2025 > 16:01:53 |
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