Carrier shell == NO RESERVE == Taxidermy wall mount - Xenophora mit Operculum - 7.9 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1

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Specimen: Carrier shell; Scientific name: Xenophora mit Operculum.

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Xenophora (also known as 'Carrier shell') with operculum


Size: 7.9 cm

Weight: 17 grams

Excellent condition

Origin: German private collection.

With operculum


This impressive Xenophora, also known as 'Carrier shell,' is a sea snail specimen from the family Xenophoridae. Measuring 7.9 cm and weighing 17 grams, this specimen is in excellent condition and comes from a private collection in Germany. A special feature of this specimen is the preserved operculum. A must-have for every sea snail collector!

Article description in English.

Xenophora (also known as "Carrier shell") with operculum


Size: 7.9 cm

Weight: 17 grams

Top condition

Origin: German private collection

Special feature: With operculum


This impressive Xenophora, also known as the 'Carrier shell,' is a sea snail specimen from the family Xenophoridae. Measuring 7.9 cm and weighing 17 grams, this specimen is in excellent condition and comes from a German private collection. A special feature of this specimen is the preserved operculum. A must-have for any sea snail collector!

SKU Oberdiek Xenophora 4 with operculum

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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Xenophora (also known as 'Carrier shell') with operculum


Size: 7.9 cm

Weight: 17 grams

Excellent condition

Origin: German private collection.

With operculum


This impressive Xenophora, also known as 'Carrier shell,' is a sea snail specimen from the family Xenophoridae. Measuring 7.9 cm and weighing 17 grams, this specimen is in excellent condition and comes from a private collection in Germany. A special feature of this specimen is the preserved operculum. A must-have for every sea snail collector!

Article description in English.

Xenophora (also known as "Carrier shell") with operculum


Size: 7.9 cm

Weight: 17 grams

Top condition

Origin: German private collection

Special feature: With operculum


This impressive Xenophora, also known as the 'Carrier shell,' is a sea snail specimen from the family Xenophoridae. Measuring 7.9 cm and weighing 17 grams, this specimen is in excellent condition and comes from a German private collection. A special feature of this specimen is the preserved operculum. A must-have for any sea snail collector!

SKU Oberdiek Xenophora 4 with operculum

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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Details

Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Carrier shell == NO RESERVE ==
Scientific Name
Xenophora mit Operculum
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
U.S.
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1965
Weight
17 g
Height
7.9 cm
Width
0 mm
Depth
0 mm
GermanyVerified
1170
Objects sold
96.55%
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