Up for auction is a very beautiful, dark and nice example of the famous Golden Cowrie - Callistocypraea (Cypraea) aurantium - measured at 95mm at the longest points per my calipers. Diver at night, Samar, Philippines. From the old Showcase Shells on Sanibel Island, which moved to Bonita Beach several years past, and is now permanently closed. Legacy data tag accompanies specimen. Awesome color - nice size. Some very minor issues with the nacre on the dorsum, and a small naturally healed area on the side...all visible in the pictures. F++. As always, I'm using un-retouched photos straight out of my iPhone.... You can see me and my phone and my kitchen nook in the glossy reflection (my secret photo showing technique is now out!). slightly differentiated colors between pictures is something that happens inside the camera while moving the iPhone & shell and almost impossible to avoid so please excuse this. Domestic returns accepted for any reason. Postal rates have increased again in 2024 - $7.00 shipping with USPS First Class Package in the contiguous United States. Overseas shipping is 29.00 US. Sorry, but the rates have gone up for overseas shipping. I'm happy to try and combine shipping as long as the overall cost of the parcel doesn't change much. Feel free to email or call with questions, Mark 8433245212
I always make a diligent attempt to offer the best specimens I have (in my opinion) first. However, I consistently try to acquire more material via collecting, purchasing, and trading, Additionally, I have many shells in storage and I'm still spending time unpacking and making discoveries. Any deviation to this policy is not intentional and something that may occasionally happen. Thanks for understanding.
** I am currently unable deliver to Italy due to two shipments that have gone missing or being returned by Italian Customs for unknown reasons.