Rarity: Neobernaya spadicea 40mm | Top condition (GEM Grade) | California Taxidermy wall mount - Neobernaya spadicea - 4.9 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - CITES Appendix II - Annex B in the EU - 1
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Specimen: Neobernaya spadicea from Southern California, USA, in GEM Grade condition, 40 mm, CITES Appendix II.
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For sale is an absolutely flawless specimen of a Chestnut Cowrie (Neobernaya spadicea, formerly also known as Cypraea spadicea). The shell measures 40 mm and thus reaches the perfect, fully mature adult size. It has been classified with the top rating “GEM” – meaning the snail is in a faultless, collector’s dream condition with no optical or structural defects whatsoever. An exquisite highlight for ambitious porcelain cowrie collectors (Cypraeidae) or as a noble jewel for the showcase cabinet.
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Species: Neobernaya spadicea (Swainson, 1823)
Family: Cowries (Cypraeidae)
German name: Kastanien-Porzellanschnecke / Chestnut Cowrie
Size: 49 mm (classic, elegant adult size)
Condition / Grading: GEM Grade (highest collector level: absolutely perfect, flawless, without defects)
Surface: Mirror-smooth shell with a deep, glass-like natural enamel gloss
Coloring: Breathtaking contrast of rich chestnut brown on the dorsum and a pure white underside (basis)
Origin: Northeast Pacific / Southern California, USA (e.g., Channel Islands or San Diego; a true cold- to temperate-water specimen from rocky kelp regions)
Special feature: Perfectly formed, fine tooth structures along the aperture (Aperture)
Condition description
The present specimen is an absolute rarity in GEM condition. The coveted natural porcelain shine for this family is fully intact and shows no hairlines, dull spots, or scratches. The shell has been treated with extreme gentleness, stored dust- and light-protected, and shows the characteristic, knife-sharp color separation between the white margins and the dark brown dorsum to perfection
SKU Oberdiek Neobernaya spadicea 51
TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nautical Shells, Snails, Collectible, Rare
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.
Translated by Google TranslateDetailed product description
Short description
For sale is an absolutely flawless specimen of a Chestnut Cowrie (Neobernaya spadicea, formerly also known as Cypraea spadicea). The shell measures 40 mm and thus reaches the perfect, fully mature adult size. It has been classified with the top rating “GEM” – meaning the snail is in a faultless, collector’s dream condition with no optical or structural defects whatsoever. An exquisite highlight for ambitious porcelain cowrie collectors (Cypraeidae) or as a noble jewel for the showcase cabinet.
Product details & highlights at a glance
Species: Neobernaya spadicea (Swainson, 1823)
Family: Cowries (Cypraeidae)
German name: Kastanien-Porzellanschnecke / Chestnut Cowrie
Size: 49 mm (classic, elegant adult size)
Condition / Grading: GEM Grade (highest collector level: absolutely perfect, flawless, without defects)
Surface: Mirror-smooth shell with a deep, glass-like natural enamel gloss
Coloring: Breathtaking contrast of rich chestnut brown on the dorsum and a pure white underside (basis)
Origin: Northeast Pacific / Southern California, USA (e.g., Channel Islands or San Diego; a true cold- to temperate-water specimen from rocky kelp regions)
Special feature: Perfectly formed, fine tooth structures along the aperture (Aperture)
Condition description
The present specimen is an absolute rarity in GEM condition. The coveted natural porcelain shine for this family is fully intact and shows no hairlines, dull spots, or scratches. The shell has been treated with extreme gentleness, stored dust- and light-protected, and shows the characteristic, knife-sharp color separation between the white margins and the dark brown dorsum to perfection
SKU Oberdiek Neobernaya spadicea 51
TAGS: Nautilus, Sea Shell, Nautic, Maritime, Nautical Shells, Snails, Collectible, Rare
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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Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Rarity: Neobernaya spadicea 40mm | Top condition (GEM Grade) | California
Scientific name
Neobernaya spadicea
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
U.S.
CITES relevancy
CITES Appendix II - Annex B in the EU
Condition
Good condition
Year
1977
Weight
0 g
Height
4.9 cm
Width
0 mm
Depth
0 mm
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