Description: About this shell: Cypraeidae Cribrarula Esontropia f Translucida - Rarely Offered Author: Melvill, 1888Common Name: Keeled CowrySize: 23.06 mmLocality: ZanzibarOrigins: Traded with J. Whitcher (W. A) - Apr 1978. Collected live by trawler at 180 feet - Nov 1976.This beautiful, rarely offered, top quality - collector's specimen that has been in our family collection for nearly 50 years. This specimen's coloring with its defined spots, makes it nearly colorless or translucent. Based on research of this species and form, this specimen is the most translucent. This is part of our late father’s large collection of seashells he obtained while stationed on Okinawa, Japan in 1974-1978. His interests in shells grew from more than the Indo-Pacific species when he engaged in trading his shells with some of the prominent collectors around the world. He was an avid scuba diver and seashell collector. The results of many deep dives led to the creation of a collection of some of the best shells Okinawa had to offer. Ted’s shells have been cared for and stored for the past 50 years. All are in excellent condition. My sister and I are listing shells after researching them for value, quality and uniqueness. We are not conchologists and are giving our opinion on the condition and quality of the shell when compared to other listings. Thanks for your interest in this shell. More of Ted's shells can be found at my sister's sight (user id shells4you). Combined shipping for shells bought on both sights will save you money. .
Price: 160 USD
Location: Blaine
End Time: 2025-01-18T04:56:29.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Central African Republic
