Lambis Sea shell - Lambis truncata, Turbinella sp., Cypraecassis rufa, Chicoreus sp (No reserve price)
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Lot of four decorative marine shells from the Philippines/Indonesia, featuring Lambis truncata, Turbinella sp. (likely Turbinella pyrum), Cypraecassis rufa and Chicoreus sp., with sizes up to 43 cm and total weight 2.5 kg, dating to 1980, authentic originals, non‑CITES species, condition minor damage.
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Set of 4 decorative large sea shells, ideal for a collection, a curiosity cabinet, or interior decoration.
1. Lambis truncata, giant lambis (spider conch) – 43 cm
An exceptional specimen by its size, one of the largest species of strombs. Long characteristic digitations. Marine encrustations and small worm tubes embedded, evidence of its natural origin.
2. Turbinella sp., probably Turbinella pyrum (chank) – 21 cm
A large heavy shell in cream and orange tones, with a nodulated shoulder.
3. Cypraecassis rufa, red helmet – 16 cm
Beautiful pink-orange colors, glossy and tuberculated surface. Species traditionally used for cameo carving.
4. Chicoreus sp., murex – 10 cm
White shell adorned with numerous spines.
Condition: generally good. Natural encrustations and small worm tubes embedded on the lambis, tip of one digitations broken. Light signs of wear on the other shells. See photos.
Species not protected by CITES.
Set of 4 decorative large sea shells, ideal for a collection, a curiosity cabinet, or interior decoration.
1. Lambis truncata, giant lambis (spider conch) – 43 cm
An exceptional specimen by its size, one of the largest species of strombs. Long characteristic digitations. Marine encrustations and small worm tubes embedded, evidence of its natural origin.
2. Turbinella sp., probably Turbinella pyrum (chank) – 21 cm
A large heavy shell in cream and orange tones, with a nodulated shoulder.
3. Cypraecassis rufa, red helmet – 16 cm
Beautiful pink-orange colors, glossy and tuberculated surface. Species traditionally used for cameo carving.
4. Chicoreus sp., murex – 10 cm
White shell adorned with numerous spines.
Condition: generally good. Natural encrustations and small worm tubes embedded on the lambis, tip of one digitations broken. Light signs of wear on the other shells. See photos.
Species not protected by CITES.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Lambis
Scientific name
Lambis truncata, Turbinella sp., Cypraecassis rufa, Chicoreus sp
No. of items
4
Country of origin
Phillipines / Indonésie
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Minor damage
Year
1980
Weight
2.5 kg
Authenticity
Original/official
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