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| Item | # 0004307260 | | Family | Volutidae | | Name | Amoria subfossilis - NEW W.R.S - THE BEST , Bail & Limpus, 2011 |
| Size | 112.2 mm |
| Locality | Australia |
| Note | SPECIAL SALE – MASTERPIECES OF THE JES COLLECTION: At 112.2 mm, this MAGNIFICENT specimen not only represents a substantial increase upon the current WRS of 106.1 mm, but unquestionably ranks amongst the FINEST KNOWN examples of this ultra-rare, endemic, deep-water Queensland species. A mythical shell amongst Australian Volutidae collectors, a live-collected specimen has never yet been found, but the current specimen approaches closest to the probable live-collected colour of the species of the few examples I have ever encountered. Extremely RARE QUALITY for the species, size, and collection method. Exquisite colour: luminous lemon-ivory ground, decorated with nebulous axial zigzags in vibrant yellow. Fully mature, greatly thickened, flaring apertural lip. A product of the legendary 1980s Queensland trawls – never collected since – and almost impossible to obtain now, especially at this level of size, quality, and beauty. An opportunity for a highly advanced Volutidae specialist to acquire a ‘museum piece’ example of this 'classic' rarity. Data: Swain Reefs, Queensland, Australia; upon sand substrate; 80-120 m; trawled; 1982. Size: 112.2 mm. Grading: Gem. Provenance: JES Collection; London / Melbourne. |
| Seller | JES (1516) - Register to view Feedback | | Seller Country | AUSTRALIA |
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| Curr. of this item |  EURO |
| Start Price | 1,00 € |
| Current Price | 740,00 € - offered by JanReuter - Auction closed -
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| under 100 € | 1 € |
| from 100 to 200 € | 2 € |
| from 200 to 500 € | 5 € |
| from 500 to 1000 € | 10 € |
| over 1000 € | 25 € |
| | End | 28-10-2026 > 21:00:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 02-11-2026 > 13:37:33 | | Time left | ... | |
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