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Item | # 0002042713 | Family | Cassidae | Name | Semicassis sophia - THE REAL THING; SUPERB , Brazier, 1872 |
Size | 60.7 mm, w/o |
Locality | Australia |
Note | EXTRA SPECIAL SALE - PART 2: Part two of my extra special sale comprised entirely of exceptional specimens from my private collection, representing highlights of my collecting and dealing career. Another opportunity to acquire outstanding and unique seashells from one of the world’s pre-eminent collections. SEMICASSIS SOPHIA: The BEST specimen I have ever handled of the REAL sophia, exhibiting the characteristic angulate whorl periphery. Truly beautiful, subtle ground of pinkish white, with perfectly formed spiral bands of pale tan squarish markings. Perfect outer apertural lip, shield, and siphonal canal. Collected during the legendary 1980s Queensland trawls, and now obtainable only from old collections. Very seldom offered, and a rare shell at this quality. Perfection for the Cassidae specialist. Size: 60.7 mm (length). Grading: Gem; w/o. Data: Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia; upon sand substrate; 60-80 m; trawled; 1982. Provenance: JES private collection; Melbourne/London. |
Seller | JES (1238) -
Register to view Feedback | Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
Shipment/Payment | Available for registered users... |
Currency of this item | EURO |
Start Price | 1,00 € |
Current Price | 90,00 € - offered by ccc - You must be registered to make your offer -
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from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
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over 1000 € | 25 € |
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