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| Item | # 0004307322 | | Family | Muricidae | | Name | Homalocantha anomaliae - ULTRA-BIG - THE BEST , Kosuge, 1979 |
| Size | 61.7 mm, w/o |
| Locality | Philippines |
| Note | SPECIAL SALE – MASTERPIECES OF THE JES COLLECTION: This MAGNIFICENT specimen unquestionably ranks amongst the finest known examples. ULTRA-RARE SIZE and QUALITY. Exceedingly few specimens are known exhibiting this combination of size and quality. The overwhelming majority of specimens are small, subadult examples, with poorly developed, twig-like varices, and ill-balanced proportions, and are decidedly unattractive aesthetically. Only when seen at the level of the current specimen – at the zenith of expression for the species – is its true nature apparent. Exceedingly well-preserved varices, with expansive, spatulate terminations to varical spines. Supremely balanced proportions. Minute, ultra-delicate protoconch INTACT – very important for the connoisseur. An extremely rare opportunity for a highly advanced Muricidae specialist to set their own price for one of the finest known specimens of this supreme rarity. Data: Off Balicasag, Panglao, Bohol, Philippines; upon mud/sand substrate; 100-200 m; tangle nets; 2020. Size: 61.7 mm. Grading: Gem; w/o. 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 | 990,00 € - offered by Sealy - 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 | 28-10-2026 > 21:15:00 | | shellauction.net timeServer time | 02-11-2026 > 13:36:58 | | Time left | ... | |
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