Amphora snail *** GEM *** collector's snail Taxidermy wall mount - Melo amphora - 22 cm - 0 mm - 0 mm - Non-CITES species - 1

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Description from the seller

Melo amphora from a German private collection.

This impressive Melo amphora, also known as Amphoren-Schnecke, comes from a German private collection and is in excellent condition. Measuring 22 cm and weighing 384 grams, it is a remarkable specimen of this rare and fascinating species originating from Indonesia.

Properties


Type: Melo amphora (amphora snail)

Origin: Indonesia

Excellent condition

Size: 22 cm

Weight: 384 grams

Features: Rare, impressive size, well preserved.


Article description in English.

Melo amphora from German private collection

This impressive Melo amphora, also known as the Amphora Shell, comes from a German private collection and is in excellent condition. With a size of 22 cm and a weight of 384 grams, it is a remarkable specimen of this rare and fascinating species, originating from Indonesia.

Features:


Species: Melo amphora (Amphora Shell)

Origin: Indonesia

Top condition

Size: 22 cm

Weight: 384 grams

Special features: rare, impressive size, well-preserved.


SKU Oberdiek Melo amphora 3

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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Melo amphora from a German private collection.

This impressive Melo amphora, also known as Amphoren-Schnecke, comes from a German private collection and is in excellent condition. Measuring 22 cm and weighing 384 grams, it is a remarkable specimen of this rare and fascinating species originating from Indonesia.

Properties


Type: Melo amphora (amphora snail)

Origin: Indonesia

Excellent condition

Size: 22 cm

Weight: 384 grams

Features: Rare, impressive size, well preserved.


Article description in English.

Melo amphora from German private collection

This impressive Melo amphora, also known as the Amphora Shell, comes from a German private collection and is in excellent condition. With a size of 22 cm and a weight of 384 grams, it is a remarkable specimen of this rare and fascinating species, originating from Indonesia.

Features:


Species: Melo amphora (Amphora Shell)

Origin: Indonesia

Top condition

Size: 22 cm

Weight: 384 grams

Special features: rare, impressive size, well-preserved.


SKU Oberdiek Melo amphora 3

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
Amphora snail *** GEM *** collector's snail
Scientific Name
Melo amphora
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Indonesia
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1977
Weight
384 g
Height
22 cm
Width
0 mm
Depth
0 mm
GermanyVerified
1186
Objects sold
96.61%
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