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Item# 0002559667
FamilyRanellidae
NameGyrineum gyrinum - OUTSTANDING GIANT , Linnaeus, 1758
Size37.8 mm
LocalityAustralia
NoteThis truly magnificent GIANT of the uncommon Queensland form is unquestionably the BEST specimen I have ever seen. Its combination of enormous size, ultra-rich colour, and exceptional quality, (PERFECTION), place it in a completely different league to virtually every other specimen offered. Not at all a rare species in standard size and quality, but extremely rare like this. From a remote Queensland locality, now protected by the Whitsunday Islands National Park, with no fresh specimens being available in future. The current official World Record Size specimen also comes from the nearby reef, which lies between Langford and Bird Islands. The WRS example, although a few mm larger, does not possess the perfection of form, nor the richness and beauty of colour of the current specimen. An amazingly beautiful shell when seen ‘in the hand’. Definitely for the Ranellidae specialist, or admirer of truly exquisite seashells. Size: 37.8 mm (length). Grading: Gem. Data: Off Bird Island, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia; upon reef/rubble/sand substrate, under coral slab; 2 m; dived; 1992. Provenance: JES private collection; Melbourne/London.
SellerJES (1236) - Register to view Feedback
Seller CountryAUSTRALIA
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Currency of this itemEURO
Start Price1,00 €
Current Price7,00 € - offered by D.Suter  - Auction closed - 

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over 1000 €25 €


End28-04-2021 > 21:00:00
shellauction.net time29-03-2024 > 15:00:39
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Bid history:
BWood (413) 2 €24-04-2021 > 14:24:121
malakos2 (183) 6 €25-04-2021 > 06:28:052
D.Suter (21) 7 €28-04-2021 > 20:57:313