Crustacea Clam - Familie Strombidae - Charonia - Haliotidae (No reserve price)
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Specimen consisting of three seashells from South America in good condition, total weight 1600 g, dating from 1950, with scientific name Familie Strombidae – Charonia – Haliotidae.
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Description from the seller
Aliger Gigas, also known as the Queen Conch - pink wing horn - large crown snail, is a sea-dwelling snail species belonging to the family Strombidae.
They are found along the south coast of the United States, the Caribbean, and the north coast of South America.
The shell has a thick lip and a beautiful blend of brown, pink, and white shades, which together form a visually appealing pattern.
Dimensions: width 23cm, depth 20cm, height 12.5cm, weight 970 grams.
The second shell is from a Giant Triton (genus Charonia), also known as Triton's trumpet.
These sea snails are among the largest mollusks in the world. Their shells can reach a length of up to 60 cm.
This shell shows some erosion, with small holes and pits across its surface, indicating exposure to the elements or the activity of boring organisms.
Dimensions: length 21cm, height 9cm, depth 10cm.
3rd Shell is an Abalone shell belonging to the family Haliotidae. Characteristic are the rows of breathing holes along the edge of the shell, as seen in the photos.
He is very suitable for decoration with the beautifully colored mother-of-pearl interior.
Minor damages at the edge; please review all photos carefully.
Dimensions: width 17.5cm, depth 15cm, height 7cm.
Carefully review all the photos, as they are part of the description.
Aliger Gigas, also known as the Queen Conch - pink wing horn - large crown snail, is a sea-dwelling snail species belonging to the family Strombidae.
They are found along the south coast of the United States, the Caribbean, and the north coast of South America.
The shell has a thick lip and a beautiful blend of brown, pink, and white shades, which together form a visually appealing pattern.
Dimensions: width 23cm, depth 20cm, height 12.5cm, weight 970 grams.
The second shell is from a Giant Triton (genus Charonia), also known as Triton's trumpet.
These sea snails are among the largest mollusks in the world. Their shells can reach a length of up to 60 cm.
This shell shows some erosion, with small holes and pits across its surface, indicating exposure to the elements or the activity of boring organisms.
Dimensions: length 21cm, height 9cm, depth 10cm.
3rd Shell is an Abalone shell belonging to the family Haliotidae. Characteristic are the rows of breathing holes along the edge of the shell, as seen in the photos.
He is very suitable for decoration with the beautifully colored mother-of-pearl interior.
Minor damages at the edge; please review all photos carefully.
Dimensions: width 17.5cm, depth 15cm, height 7cm.
Carefully review all the photos, as they are part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Crustacea
Scientific name
Familie Strombidae - Charonia - Haliotidae
Number of items
3
Country of origin
South America
Condition
Good condition
Year
1950
Weight
1600 g
