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| Item | # 0002076214 | | Family | Cassidae | | Name | Cypraecassis tenuis - SUPERB SPECIMEN!!! , Wood, W., 1828 |
| Size | 118 mm |
| Locality | Galapagos Islands |
| Note | from Bahia Isabel, Galapagos, on sand in 8m depth, collected alive. The shield of this specimen seems to rival the thickness and beauty of the rufa, in fact my piece weights a gorgeous 188g which is rare to find in this taxon which is rather lightweight and delicate, it also is my most colorful of the genuine Galapagos pieces I ever had and preserved in all natural condition; no doubt this piece does show the usual small flaws as expected in Cassidae like healed scares from inquisitive fish, however the very brilliant and all natural gloss and many layered surface give this shell a most attractive appearance quite similar to tortoiseshell, and then it also is a very rare genuine Galapagos piece. Beautiful dark color, nice giant size. From old collection, no filing, all body surface beautifully preserved free of worming, extremely dark and attractive color, very large size for a genuine Galapagos piece, from native fishermen, a reminder that the species was eaten in the old times of plenty. |
| Seller | Frankiesc (420) -
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| Start Price | 114,00 € |
| Current Price | 132,00 € - offered by pterynotus - You must be registered to make your offer -
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