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Lambis truncata f. sebae DANGEROUSLY HEAVY
363.0 mm     Al Masirah Island, Oman     89,00 €
Item# 0004048789
FamilyStrombidae
NameLambis truncata f. sebae - DANGEROUSLY HEAVY , Kiener, 1843
Size363.0 mm
LocalityAl Masirah Island, Oman
NoteThick, dangerously heavy shell characterized by six to seven dramatic, curved intact spines (1,365.7 grams ). This shell is characterized by a seamless fused columella and parietal nacred sheath extending and covering the entire spire and wrapping over the base of the posterior spine. The shell shows Intricate mottled coloration with cream, tan, and caramel tones complemented by pearl white, peach and soft pink tones in the aperture. The shell is a fantastic display piece, as it sits perfectly on any flat surface on the lateral body whorl, allowing a perfect display of the aperture and vertical projection of all five central spines. Coffee table or show case center piece. Collected by free diver off Al Masirah Island, Oman, Arabian Sea near a rocky reef at 4-6 meters on sand/rubble substrate in the 80s. The shell shows minor body whorl growth folds and a small chip to the second anterior spine tip. The shell also has most of the original periostracum remaining on the dorsal body whorl and spines. Grade: F+++. NOTE: International shipping costs will be 25-30 Euro extra due to specimen weight and packing requirements.
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Seller CountryAUSTRALIA
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Start Price1,00 €
Current Price89,00 € - offered by hemepos  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
richiefamous (534) 5 €19-02-2026 > 01:15:011
Zoppo (159) 14 €19-02-2026 > 01:45:552
richiefamous (534) 16 €19-02-2026 > 04:23:043
Jeffonese (933) 24 €19-02-2026 > 05:56:464
Micro Edge (827) 26 €20-02-2026 > 19:21:316
niels1 (31) 26 €20-02-2026 > 13:42:485
Adlav (107) 45 €22-02-2026 > 11:33:198
zicored (1249) 47 €20-02-2026 > 21:55:587
Adlav (107) 54 €22-02-2026 > 11:34:429
niels1 (31) 67 €25-02-2026 > 02:52:4011
niels1 (31) 76 €25-02-2026 > 02:52:5712
tobias (116) 78 €24-02-2026 > 20:26:0210
niels1 (31) 88 €25-02-2026 > 02:53:2613
hemepos (166) 89 €25-02-2026 > 20:23:1714