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Argonauta nouryi
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Argonauta nouryi Lorois, 1852
One of the smaller and rarer species of Argonauts. Interesting granular surface between the wrinkled sculpture.
  • FAMILY:  ARGONAUTIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Colombia (Pacific)
  • SIZE:  40mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+
  • DATA:  Basic
  • DESCRIPTION:Small nick in lip at point where one row of nodules ends; no other flaws.
  • NOTES:  Rarely offered.
  • ONE ONLY
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Nautilus pompilius
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Nautilus pompilius Linné, 1758
Medium size specimen with nice markings.

  • FAMILY:  NAUTILIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  153mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:Lip has been trimmed, though nicely. Very minor imperfections.
  • DATA:  Good
  • ONE ONLY
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Conus kinoshitai
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Conus kinoshitai (Kuroda, 1956)
Dark markings.
  • FAMILY:  CONIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  56mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:Protoconch intact. No scars. Lip natural and not filed, but ever-so-slight roughness.
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • ONE ONLY
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Bayerotrochus teramachii
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Bayerotrochus teramachii (Kuroda, 1955)
A robust specimen; a large, showy species at a reasonable price.
  • FAMILY:  PLEUROTOMARIIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Taiwan
  • SIZE:  93mm widest diameter X 74mm base-to-spire
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • DESCRIPTION:With operculum. Leading lip edge above slit is not perfect. Beautifully iridescent aperture.
  • NOTES:  One Only
  • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $50.00   Convert Currency

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Casmaria ponderosa nipponensis
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Casmaria ponderosa nipponensis Abbott, 1968
Distinct Western Pacific form.
  • FAMILY:  CASSIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Japan
  • SIZE:  30-36mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine++/Gem
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • DESCRIPTION:The shell of this species is thin and almost translucent.
  • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  $15.00 SPECIAL $10.00   Convert Currency

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Morum matthewsi
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Morum matthewsi Emerson, 1967
Trawled by lobster boat.
  • FAMILY:  HARPIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Brazil
  • SIZE:  28.3mm
  • GRADING:  Fine++
  • DESCRIPTION:Superb quality and above average size.
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • ONE ONLY
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Naquetia triqueter
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Naquetia triqueter (Born, 1778)
+ N. trigonula Lamarck, 1816

Beautiful shells from the central Philippines.
  • FAMILY:  MURICIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  44-49mm
  • GRADING:  Fine+
  • DESCRIPTION:with operculum
  • DATA:  Very Good
  • NOTES:  Previously sold as N. trigonula, which is now considered a synonym.
  • PRICE (in U.S. Dollars):  SPECIAL $6.00   Convert Currency

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Scalptia mercadoi
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Scalptia mercadoi Old, 1968
One of the most unique and unmistakable of the Cancellarids.

  • FAMILY:  CANCELLARIIDAE
  • LOCALITY:  Philippines
  • SIZE:  24-29mm
  • GRADING Range for Lot:  Fine+ / Fine++
  • DATA:  Very good
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