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| Item | # 0004303158 |
| Family | Buccinidae |
| Name | Neptunea decemcostata - HISTORICAL SHELL , Say 1826 |
| Size | 81.1 mm |
| Locality | Newburyport, Massachusetts |
| Note | Official state shell of Massachusetts. The shell is relatively fat, with stout shape and prominent spiral ridges. There are twelve prominent, raised spiral ribs (cords) that give the species its name. The shell exhibits three strong spiral ridges continuing up the whorls of the spire. Collected by fishermen from a lobster trap at 40-50 meters off Newburyport, Massachusetts in the early 80’s. The shell was featured in the Boston Malacological Club Neptune Shell official recognition card where it gained notoriety. The shell club card is included. The shell, since the photograph, has now a missing protoconch. The specimen shows some fine body whorl growth folds and a growth blemish on the spire. Grade: F++. |
| Seller | Seashell Trader (423) - 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 | 4,00 € - offered by Jeffonese - You must be registered to make your offer -
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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 € |
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| End | 28-10-2026 > 20:45:00 |
| shellauction.net timeServer time | 27-10-2026 > 12:40:42 |
| Time left | 1 days, 8 hours, 4 min |
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