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Reef Queens And Ocean Kings: This 56.51 mm Cypraea Hirasei Really Sings!
Reef Queens And Ocean Kings: This 56.51 mm Cypraea Hirasei Really Sings!
Reef Queens And Ocean Kings: This 56.51 mm Cypraea Hirasei Really Sings!

Reef Queens And Ocean Kings: This 56.51 mm Cypraea Hirasei Really Sings!

$ 102.96

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • MOLLUSCA: CYPRAEA
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Hirasei's Cowrie: Cypraea hirasei
  • SHELLS: Lifetime Collection Series
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

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    Please note: We have chosen to deaccess our entire shell collection so that we may expand our mineral museum!
    Please ask about any seashell species you are looking for as we still have over 1500 specimens remaining!
    Offering:
    A choice and connoisseur Cowrie species.
    All Cowries are beautiful, but some species are just more exquisite
    than others.
    Cypraea hirasei
    is one of the most lovely and inspiring of all the Cowries and it is
    a true Prince of Tides!
    Specimen Highlights Include
    : *Largest on eBay!
    Cypraea hirasei
    Roberts / from South China Sea, Taiwan / Trawled / pronounced markings / *large size
    Size = 56.51 mm (per digital caliper)
    we take
    2 measurements and
    the smaller
    of the two is used.
    Condition:
    Purchased as
    F+++
    Special Note: If you would like to see additional images please ask and we will gladly oblige!
    Provenance:
    Recent deaccession from the
    Fleischer Museum
    collection -
    We proudly present premier specimens from our permanent collection. Every one of our specimens was hand-picked over the past 50 years when we began seriously collecting specimen shells through an affiliation with the Chicago Shell Club and the Field Museum of Natural History. Obtaining Cypraea of top GEM quality takes a considerable effort in locating worthy specimens for close review. Parting with favorites like C. leucodon and C. fultoni was extremely difficult, but we were able to place those specimens into major collections. If you are a serious seashell collector and believe that certain shells can be an investment, then you will appreciate the opportunity to own this highly sought after and esteemed species in the family
    Cypraeidae
    .
    All shell specimens have been properly housed in cabinets and stored away from direct light.
    Complete locality/data labels provided.
    You are purchasing former specimens from our permanent collection, and we guarantee you will be pleased!
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