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| Item | # 0002177654 | | Family | Cypraeidae | | Name | Zoila friendi insulata - ULTRA-BIG EX P. CLARKSON , Raybaudi, 1985 |
| Size | 95.4 mm |
| Locality | Australia |
| Note | This enormous and fabulous specimen, from the famous Israelite Bay population, was collected by the late Peter Clarkson, (author of ‘Australia’s Spectacular Cowries’), and the original hand-written Clarkson label accompanies the specimen. Dorsum with dark tan maculae across a green-blue and tan ground. Rich blackish chestnut ventrum. Marked ventral callosity. Greatly attenuated, recurved terminals. A little restricted nacre frosting to ventrum, typical of this population. An outstanding Clarkson specimen of this now extremely difficult to obtain and sought after ultra-large form. Size: 95.4 mm (length). Grading: F+++. Data: Off Point Lorenzen, Israelite Bay, Western Australia, Australia; upon granite reef substrate, upon 20 cm high dome shaped sponge, upon granite ridge; 4.5 m; dived; 3 May 2005. Provenance: 1. Peter Clarkson private collection, Port Lincoln; 2. JES private collection, Melbourne/London. |
| Seller | JES (1238) -
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| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 370,00 € - offered by Flinders - Auction closed -
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