About this shell:

Cypraeidae Purpuradusta Hammondae Raysummersi

This is a superb, uncommon specimen that has been in my family collection for nearly 50 years.  This specimen has outstanding color, pattern, luster,  and shape.

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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