About this shell:  

Conidae Conus (Cylinder) Victoriae

This is a rare form for this already uncommon species.  This specimen has been in my family collection for nearly 50 years.  This specimen's color is yellow/orange (rare).  It has a perfect spire, a very good whorl (small heeled scar), and the lip is very good (small chip at the aperture).  

 

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.

 

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