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Lot of six Conus marine gastropod specimens from the Indo-Pacific region, dating to 1950, in good condition, non-CITES, with a total weight of 335 g and described as Gastéropode specimens with Scientific Name listed as Various conus.
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Lot consisting of six marine shells of the genus Conus (family Conidae), presenting different species sought after in conchology collecting.
Lot composition:
• Conus striatus – 100 mm – 90 g
• Conus striatus – 100 mm – 70 g
• Conus imperialis – 65 mm – 35 g
• Conus leopardus – 70 mm – 56 g
• Conus recurvus – 60 mm – 35 g
• Conus figulinus – 65 mm – 50 g
Total weight of the lot: 336 grams
Condition:
Good overall condition.
Possible presence of natural micro-scratches or minor defects related to collection (see photos).
Sold as is.
Typology: Marine gastropods
Family: Conidae
Geographic provenance: Indo-Pacific and tropical zones (depending on species)
These specimens come from old collections, prior to modern regulations concerning the collection and sale of marine species.
None of the species present in this lot is listed in CITES appendices.
An interesting lot for conchology collection, with two nice large Conus striatus specimens (100 mm).
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Lot consisting of six marine shells of the genus Conus (family Conidae), presenting different species sought after in conchology collecting.
Lot composition:
• Conus striatus – 100 mm – 90 g
• Conus striatus – 100 mm – 70 g
• Conus imperialis – 65 mm – 35 g
• Conus leopardus – 70 mm – 56 g
• Conus recurvus – 60 mm – 35 g
• Conus figulinus – 65 mm – 50 g
Total weight of the lot: 336 grams
Condition:
Good overall condition.
Possible presence of natural micro-scratches or minor defects related to collection (see photos).
Sold as is.
Typology: Marine gastropods
Family: Conidae
Geographic provenance: Indo-Pacific and tropical zones (depending on species)
These specimens come from old collections, prior to modern regulations concerning the collection and sale of marine species.
None of the species present in this lot is listed in CITES appendices.
An interesting lot for conchology collection, with two nice large Conus striatus specimens (100 mm).
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Gastropod
Scientific Name
Various conus
No. of items
6
Country of Origin
Indonesia
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1950
Weight
335 g
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