Triton Sea shell - Charonia tritonis (No reserve price)

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Specimen: giant Triton conch, Charonia tritonis; one item, origin autre, year 1985, weight 804 g, condition good, authenticity original/officiel.

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Authentic specimen of the giant triton (Charonia tritonis), also called the Triton's trumpet.
• Exact length: 28 cm
. Width: 12.5 cm
. Weight: 804 g
• Very good condition: The apex (the tip) is perfectly intact and not broken. The aperture lip (the crenulated edge of the opening) shows no cracks or fissures, the chocolate and white contrasting patterns are very clear.
• Aesthetics: Very beautiful natural marbled hues, inner nacre beige/orange-bright. High-end item or for a shell collector.
Old specimen from a private collection.

Authentic specimen of the giant triton (Charonia tritonis), also called the Triton's trumpet.
• Exact length: 28 cm
. Width: 12.5 cm
. Weight: 804 g
• Very good condition: The apex (the tip) is perfectly intact and not broken. The aperture lip (the crenulated edge of the opening) shows no cracks or fissures, the chocolate and white contrasting patterns are very clear.
• Aesthetics: Very beautiful natural marbled hues, inner nacre beige/orange-bright. High-end item or for a shell collector.
Old specimen from a private collection.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Triton
Scientific name
Charonia tritonis
No. of items
1
Country of origin
autre
Condition
Good condition
Year
1985
Weight
804 g
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
Private

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