Seashell Cypraea Stercoraria Rusty Red Shipwreck Shell
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:31665073 |
Cypraea stercoraria, Gabon, 74mm.F+++ to F+++/Gem-.
Some minor flaws but already Very Good Quality for such a Rough Species.This Specimen also has intact canals which is Exceptional for Shells living in shallow water Shipwrecks.
The Continuous Rusting of the metal hulls of Old Sunken Ships seeping into such Unique Habitats allows the Animal to absorb the Iron Oxide in the water into their enamel and turns their shells into Bright Red or Yellow depending on the Quantity and Type o...f Rust Absorb.
This is not the typical Yellow Rusty Stercoraria but the true Red Stercoraria Resembling Blood Pigeon.No Longer Collected and only Coming out from Old Vintage Collection.Letting Go to focus on the Zoila. Nafirel's Private Collection.
Some minor flaws but already Very Good Quality for such a Rough Species.This Specimen also has intact canals which is Exceptional for Shells living in shallow water Shipwrecks.
The Continuous Rusting of the metal hulls of Old Sunken Ships seeping into such Unique Habitats allows the Animal to absorb the Iron Oxide in the water into their enamel and turns their shells into Bright Red or Yellow depending on the Quantity and Type o...f Rust Absorb.
This is not the typical Yellow Rusty Stercoraria but the true Red Stercoraria Resembling Blood Pigeon.No Longer Collected and only Coming out from Old Vintage Collection.Letting Go to focus on the Zoila. Nafirel's Private Collection.
