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| Item | # 0003997895 | | Family | Muricidae | | Name | Chicoreus rubiginosus - ULTRA-BIG; RARE QUALITY , Reeve, L.A., 1845 |
| Size | 83.7 mm, w/o |
| Locality | Australia |
| Note | An outstanding ultra-large specimen of exemplary quality, with all varical fronds intact, and preservation of the delicate protoconch, usually lost to erosion upon examples of this size – very important for the connoisseur. Broad, well-balanced proportions. Perfectly clean: completely devoid of encrustation, allowing full discernment of the delicate, bead-like surface sculpture. Now difficult to obtain at this size and quality. For the Muricidae specialist seeking a first-rate example of this endemic Western Australian species. Data: Off Broome, Kimberley Region, Western Australia, Australia; upon sand/mud substrate, amongst reef, at extreme seasonal low tide; 1984. Size: 83.7 mm. Grading: Gem. Provenance: JES Collection; London / Melbourne. |
| Seller | JES (1417) - Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
| Shipment / PaymentShip. / Paym. | Available for registered users... |
| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 29,00 € - offered by Froso - Auction closed -
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| Range | Bid Increment |
| under 100 € | 1 € |
| from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
| from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
| | End | 28-01-2026 > 21:15:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 30-01-2026 > 13:28:40 | | Time left | ... | |
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