Gastropod Sea shell - Cassis Rufa (No reserve price)

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Specimen: gastropod Cassis rufa, length 17 cm, weight 641 g, origin Madagascar, year 1980, condition good.

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Red helmet – Cassis rufa – 17 cm – Marine collectible shell

Description
Beautiful specimen of the red helmet (Cassis rufa), a marine gastropod in the family Cassidae.
The shell features pronounced reliefs and a beautiful patina in brown-reddish tones characteristic of the species.

A collectible object valued for its sculptural and decorative aspect.

Features :
• Species: Cassis rufa
• Length : 17 cm
• Weight: 641 g
• Provenance: Indo-Pacific region
• Era: 20th century
• Condition: good overall condition

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Red helmet – Cassis rufa – 17 cm – Marine collectible shell

Description
Beautiful specimen of the red helmet (Cassis rufa), a marine gastropod in the family Cassidae.
The shell features pronounced reliefs and a beautiful patina in brown-reddish tones characteristic of the species.

A collectible object valued for its sculptural and decorative aspect.

Features :
• Species: Cassis rufa
• Length : 17 cm
• Weight: 641 g
• Provenance: Indo-Pacific region
• Era: 20th century
• Condition: good overall condition

Photos are part of the description.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Gastropod
Scientific Name
Cassis Rufa
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Madagascar
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1980
Weight
641 g
FranceVerified
1087
Objects sold
91.14%
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