Winged snail with operculum - top condition ***collector's item*** Taxidermy wall mount - Strombus goliath - 33.1 cm - 0 cm - 0 cm - Non-CITES species - 1

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Specimen: Flügelschnecke mit Opperculum - TOP Zustand; Scientific name: Strombus goliath.

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Strombus goliath

This impressive specimen of Strombus goliath, also known as Goliath Conch, is in an F+++ condition and comes from a private collection in Germany. Weighing 2,282 grams and measuring 33.1 cm in length, it is a remarkable piece for any collection. The condition is excellent, making it a sought-after item for collectors. This piece is an outstanding example of the beauty and diversity of the marine world.


Condition: F+++

Collection: German private collection

Size: 33.1 cm

Weight: 2282 grams


English

Strombus goliath

This impressive specimen of Strombus goliath, also known as Goliath Conch, is in F+++ condition and comes from a German private collection. Weighing 2282 grams and measuring 33.1 cm in length, it is a remarkable piece for any collection. The condition is excellent, making it a sought-after item for collectors. This piece is an outstanding example of the beauty and diversity of marine life.


Condition: F+++ condition

German private collection

Size: 33.1 cm

Weight: 2282 grams



SKU Oberdiek Strombus golliath

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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Strombus goliath

This impressive specimen of Strombus goliath, also known as Goliath Conch, is in an F+++ condition and comes from a private collection in Germany. Weighing 2,282 grams and measuring 33.1 cm in length, it is a remarkable piece for any collection. The condition is excellent, making it a sought-after item for collectors. This piece is an outstanding example of the beauty and diversity of the marine world.


Condition: F+++

Collection: German private collection

Size: 33.1 cm

Weight: 2282 grams


English

Strombus goliath

This impressive specimen of Strombus goliath, also known as Goliath Conch, is in F+++ condition and comes from a German private collection. Weighing 2282 grams and measuring 33.1 cm in length, it is a remarkable piece for any collection. The condition is excellent, making it a sought-after item for collectors. This piece is an outstanding example of the beauty and diversity of marine life.


Condition: F+++ condition

German private collection

Size: 33.1 cm

Weight: 2282 grams



SKU Oberdiek Strombus golliath

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
Winged snail with operculum - top condition ***collector's item***
Scientific Name
Strombus goliath
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
U.S.
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1979
Weight
2282 g
Height
33.1 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
GermanyVerified
1175
Objects sold
96.58%
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