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Item# 0003295601
FamilyMuricidae
NamePteropurpura festiva , Hinds 1844
Size53.6 mm
LocalityNewport Beach, California
NotePrimo shell for this now uncommon intertidal California rock shell species. Wonderfully back curved thick varices on the body whorl, intact protoconch, spire, aperture lips and siphonal canal. Classic axial pin striping painted on the light brown/antique white primary body whorl hue. Collected at the Back Bay, Newport Beach, California in the 50's. Acquired from an old collection. The shell displays some wear on the varical flanges (wings). Grade: F+++/GEM.
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Seller CountryAUSTRALIA
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Currency of this itemEURO
Start Price1,00 €
Current Price4,00 € - offered by PTRS-58  - Auction closed - 

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from 200 to 500 €5 €
from 500 to 1000 €10 €
over 1000 €25 €


End27-03-2024 > 21:15:00
shellauction.net time29-04-2024 > 21:35:37
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Bid history:
richiefamous (480) 3 €20-03-2024 > 23:06:132
PTRS-58 (17) 4 €20-03-2024 > 21:15:261