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| Item | # 0002179349 | | Family | Melongenidae | | Name | Busycon coarctatum - NEW OFFICIAL WRS; SUPERB , Sowerby I, 1825 |
| Size | 184.41 mm |
| Locality | Mexico |
| Note | At 184.41 mm, this incredible giant surpasses the current official World Record Size by an enormous margin. (Information verified at wrs-shells.com upon 3 May 2019). An example of this most beautiful and coveted of all Melongenidae species is now very difficult to obtain at ANY size, coming only from choice old collections, but a monumental specimen like this is indeed a rarity. Apart from a few minor natural lines, of no consequence when measured against its beauty and enormous size, the specimen is of exemplary condition for such an old age giant. The original 1970s label, from an unidentified US collection, accompanies the specimen. Virtually impossible to get at this size now. A true opportunity to acquire a 'museum piece' of conchology. Size: 184.41 mm (length). Grading: F+++. Data: Off Contoy Light, Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico; upon mud/sand/rubble substrate; 30 m; dredged; 1970s. Provenance: 1. Unidentified US collection; USA; 2. JES private collection; Melbourne/London. |
| Seller | JES (1238) -
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| Currency of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 255,00 € - offered by olivePopeyi - Auction closed -
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| Range | Bid Increment |
| under 100 € | 1 € |
| from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
| from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
| | End | 29-05-2019 > 20:30:00 | | shellauction.net time | 25-04-2024 > 11:46:44 | | Time left | ... | | |
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