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Ceratostoma foliatum MULTI-TONED
68.4 mm     Cayucos, California     93,00 €
Item# 0004231998
FamilyMuricidae
NameCeratostoma foliatum - MULTI-TONED , Gmelin 1791
Size68.4 mm, w/o
LocalityCayucos, California
NoteLovely multi-toned specimen with broad open wings, moderate weight and exceptional appearance. Amazing condition for a murex shell from this location on the central California coast. The shell exhibits sculptured varices showing accentuated terminal fluting on the flowing varices. Visible are gradated shades of russet and camel brown pigment gradations of the body whorl flowing on the varices and transitioning to antique white varix edges complemented by beige infusions. The leading edges are varix faces are antique infused shades of alternating pastel russet brown blotches. The shell has an intact spire, perfect anterior siphonal canal and aperture lip. Collected by Scuba diver at 7-10 meters on sand at the base of a rock reef between kelp forests off Cayucos, central California by Mike Magnum in 2016. The specimen does exhibit a subtle worn protoconch and some wear and minor abrasion on the older varices. Grade: F+++.
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Start Price1,00 €
Current Price93,00 € - offered by dsgill2000  - Auction closed - 

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Bid history:
Jeffonese (996) 10 €20-08-2026 > 07:44:562
dengchengzhi (22) 10 €20-08-2026 > 06:31:371
Jeffonese (996) 12 €20-08-2026 > 07:45:043
Nomad (176) 15 €26-08-2026 > 02:09:505
Landry (259) 71 €21-08-2026 > 21:46:494
Thetis75 (1557) 73 €26-08-2026 > 20:36:127
luffy (121) 87 €26-08-2026 > 21:12:318
luffy (121) 92 €26-08-2026 > 21:12:409
dsgill2000 (2) 93 €26-08-2026 > 03:00:016