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Item | # 0002557078 | Family | Muricidae | Name | Pterynotus triformis - DARK CHOCOLATE GIANT , Reeve, 1845 |
Size | 81.6 mm, w/o |
Locality | Australia |
Note | We are approaching the end of my exceptional assembly of ULTRA-GIANT South Australian specimens in rare colours. Last auction I sold my phenomenal white giant, and this auction we move to other end of the colour spectrum, with an equally incredible, ultra-dark chocolate specimen. Although dark chocolate examples occur in the typical, far smaller, more solid form, this is the ONLY ultra-dark chocolate specimen I have ever seen of the giant, delicate form from the famous Pinna beds of Thorny Passage. Usually inhabiting a rock reef substrate, under ledges and slabs, most specimens incur severe damage to the varices, especially at such giant size. The current specimen, by contrast, was collected from amongst a bed of Pinna shells, which accounts for the exceptional level of preservation of its delicate varices. It took many years to assemble my collection of these ultra-giants, and, once all are sold, it is unlikely I will ever be able to offer such giants again. Re-cleaned by myself for this auction, removing the very last traces of encrustation, the specimen appears as fresh as the day it was collected. Now obtainable, (in ANY size, condition or colour), only from the choicest old collections, and virtually never at this giant size, in this quality, in ultra-dark chocolate. Definitely for the Muricidae specialist, or collector of ‘wow factor’ seashells. Size: 81.6 mm (length). Grading: F++++; w/o. Data: Off Taylor Island, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, Australia; upon sand substrate, amongst bed of Pinna sp.; 19 m; dived; 2001. Provenance: JES private collection; Melbourne/London. |
Seller | JES (1238) -
Register to view Feedback | Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
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Currency of this item | EURO |
Start Price | 1,00 € |
Current Price | 730,00 € - offered by Sealy - You must be registered to make your offer -
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