Description: About this shell: Muricidae Muricinae Pterynotus AlatusAuthor: Röding, 1798Common Name: Pinnate MurexSize: 79.29 mm Locality: Ligtong Rosario, Manila Bay, PhilippinesOrigin: Traded with J Whitcher (Western Australia) - 1977. Collected live This is a beautiful, large, top choice specimen that has been in our family collection for nearly 50 years. This specimen has excellent color, very nice wings and sculpture. As the images reflect, its operculum is in included. This is part of our late father’s large collection of seashells he obtained while stationed on Okinawa, Japan in 1974-1978. His interests in shells grew from more than the Indo-Pacific species when he engaged in trading his shells with some of the prominent collectors around the world. He was an avid scuba diver and seashell collector. The results of many deep dives led to the creation of a collection of some of the best shells Okinawa had to offer. Ted’s shells have been cared for and stored for the past 50 years. All are in excellent condition. My sister and I are listing shells after researching them for value, quality and uniqueness. We are not conchologists and are giving our opinion on the condition and quality of the shell when compared to other listings. Thanks for your interest in this shell. See more of Ted's shells on ebay listed under shells4you.
Price: 30 USD
Location: Blaine
End Time: 2025-01-25T02:09:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Philippines
