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Item# 0002557118
FamilyCypraeidae
NameCypraea histrio - OUTSTANDING; KENYAN FORM , Gmelin, 1791
Size63.9 mm
LocalityKenya
NoteDuring the availability of the 1980s I acquired several magnificent histrio from Kenya - the most beautiful of all eastern African forms. Over the decades these have all been sold, with the exception of the current specimen, which I retained in the JES Collection as the standout of all those obtained. Although Madagascan specimens, and, to some extent, examples from Mozambique, (neither of which rival the Kenyan form for beauty), remain relatively available, fresh specimens of the Kenyan form have become much more difficult to obtain, coming now principally from old collections. Exquiste, net-like pattern, formed with exceptional clarity and regularity. Clearly delineated straight mantle line. Hypermature, with extreme marginal and ventral callosity, creating incredible weight to size ratio. PERFECTION. In a different league to the majority of specimens offered. For the Cypraeidae specialist whose collection yet lacks a BEST of the best Kenyan example. Size: 63.9 mm (length). Grading: Gem. Data: Malindi Bay, Malindi, Kenya; upon reef substrate, under coral slab; 4-6 m; dived; 1984. Provenance: JES private collection; Melbourne/London.
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Seller CountryAUSTRALIA
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Currency of this itemEURO
Start Price1,00 €
Current Price49,00 € - offered by pao.pic72  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
richiefamous (477) 2 €22-04-2021 > 00:04:471
lg (442) 4 €22-04-2021 > 20:51:083
pao.pic72 (46) 20 €24-04-2021 > 18:21:484
TY888 (416) 21 €22-04-2021 > 01:23:522
lg (442) 26 €26-04-2021 > 21:12:526
lg (442) 30 €27-04-2021 > 20:34:007
pao.pic72 (46) 40 €24-04-2021 > 18:22:105
Leoshell (73) 48 €28-04-2021 > 21:29:168
pao.pic72 (46) 49 €28-04-2021 > 21:29:309