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Gastridium geographus OFFICIAL WRS
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| Item | # 0003481875 | | Family | Conidae | | Name | Gastridium geographus - OFFICIAL WRS , Linnaeus, 1758 |
| Size | 167,3 mm |
| Locality | Mauritius |
| Note | If you are asked what is the mythical cone par excellence, most people will answer the geographus,
By history and its reputation. It is considered the most deadly for humans because of its extraordinary venom.
Here is the story of this cone.
May 1970, I am 16 years old and I am on holiday in Mauritius with my parents.
The plane that is supposed to take us back to Reunion Island is late.
A short walk to the village of Plaine Magnien, and there in the window of a small Indian shop, this cone!
Bought at the time, I have had this world record in my drawers for 54 years. To this day unbeaten. F+++ found by local fisherman on south coast of Mauritius. no defects, fine colors not faded, it has always been in the dark of my drawers.
When you have it in your hand, I assure you that it is a monster. Coll. Bertard |
| Seller | mbert (66) - Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | REUNION |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 4000,00 € |
| Current Price | 4000,00 € - no Bids - Auction closed -
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| | End | 30-10-2024 > 21:15:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 02-02-2026 > 02:58:19 | | Time left | ... | |
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