Jamrach's volute snail: Amoria jamrachi (56 mm) – Exquisite collectible in flawless Skeleton - Amoria jamrachi - 0 mm - 0 mm - 56 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)

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Specimen Amoria jamrachi (Jamrach's volute), measuring about 56 mm, from Western Australia; good condition and authentic.

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Description from the seller

Expand your conch collection with a genuine gem from the depths of the ocean.

The Amoria jamrachi (often listed under Voluta jamrachi) is an elegant and less commonly offered volute snail species. This beautiful specimen captivates with its distinctive, spindle-shaped silhouette and the fascinating pattern of fine, golden-brown longitudinal lines and gentle color bands. With an above-average size of 56 mm, this snail offers a consummate aesthetic. The mirror-smooth, porcelain-like enamel layer possesses an immaculate, deep natural sheen.

Origin

This authentic collectible originates from the remote, sandy deep-sea floors off the coast of Western Australia (often from the Broome or Port Hedland region). It is usually recovered at depths of 30 to 35 meters by licensed boats under strict Australian conservation and export regulations.

Product details

Species: Jamrach’s volute snail (Amoria jamrachii / Syn. Voluta jamrachi)
Size: approx. 56 mm (very good, fully grown shell size)
Color tone: Cream-white to light-beige base with characteristic fine zigzag and longitudinal lines
Quality grade: GEM (Absolute top condition; perfect shell aperture, intact tip and no growth defects)
Feature: Unhandled specimen with fully preserved, natural enamel luster

Origin: Amoria jamrachi

TAGS: crabs shells snails maritime nautical Nautilus sea water collection

Seller's Story

We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany. We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
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Expand your conch collection with a genuine gem from the depths of the ocean.

The Amoria jamrachi (often listed under Voluta jamrachi) is an elegant and less commonly offered volute snail species. This beautiful specimen captivates with its distinctive, spindle-shaped silhouette and the fascinating pattern of fine, golden-brown longitudinal lines and gentle color bands. With an above-average size of 56 mm, this snail offers a consummate aesthetic. The mirror-smooth, porcelain-like enamel layer possesses an immaculate, deep natural sheen.

Origin

This authentic collectible originates from the remote, sandy deep-sea floors off the coast of Western Australia (often from the Broome or Port Hedland region). It is usually recovered at depths of 30 to 35 meters by licensed boats under strict Australian conservation and export regulations.

Product details

Species: Jamrach’s volute snail (Amoria jamrachii / Syn. Voluta jamrachi)
Size: approx. 56 mm (very good, fully grown shell size)
Color tone: Cream-white to light-beige base with characteristic fine zigzag and longitudinal lines
Quality grade: GEM (Absolute top condition; perfect shell aperture, intact tip and no growth defects)
Feature: Unhandled specimen with fully preserved, natural enamel luster

Origin: Amoria jamrachi

TAGS: crabs shells snails maritime nautical Nautilus sea water collection

Seller's Story

We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany. We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
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Details

Era
After 2000
Specimen
Jamrach's volute snail: Amoria jamrachi (56 mm) – Exquisite collectible in flawless
Scientific name
Amoria jamrachi
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Australia
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
0 g
Depth
56 mm
Height
0 mm
Width
0 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
GermanyVerified
2121
Objects sold
92.63%
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