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Item | # 0002043444 | Family | Volutidae | Name | Lyria mitraeformis - RARE WHITE FORM , (Lamarck, J.P.B.A., 1811) |
Size | 37.7 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. LYRIA MITRAEFORMIS: A magnificent specimen of the rare and very seldom offered ‘white’, patternless form of this endemic southern Australian species. Pure ivory throughout, with rich orange apertural interior. Apart from the tiniest insignificant flow line to the dorsum, the specimen is Gem. The ONLY specimen I have, and a true opportunity for the Volutidae specialist to acquire this very seldom seen form. Size: 37.7 mm (length). Grading: F++++; w/o. Data: Off Taylor Island, Spencer Gulf, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, Australia; upon sand substrate; 24 m; dived; 1996. Provenance: 1. Peter Clarkson private collection, Port Lincoln; 2. JES private collection; Melbourne/London. |
Seller | JES (1236) -
Register to view Feedback | Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
Shipment/Payment | Available for registered users... |
Currency of this item | EURO |
Start Price | 1,00 € |
Current Price | 67,00 € - offered by ktk - Auction closed -
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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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