Sea Snail Sea shell - S-616 TIBIA MARTINI (No reserve price)

The item up for auction is an exceptionally beautiful specimen of a sea snail of the species Tibia martini (also known as Rostellariella martini), belonging to the family Strombidae. The offered specimen is distinguished by an impressive length of a full 145 mm, making it a rare and highly sought-after collectible. The shell features a slender, spindle-shaped form, an extremely long and thin siphonal canal, and a delicate creamy-beige coloration with a subtle sheen. The specimen is in natural state – it has not undergone mechanical grinding or lacquering, thus fully preserving its authentic details and texture. An ideal addition to professional conchology collections, Cabinets of Curiosities, or as a luxurious interior decorative element. Dimensions-40/45/145 mm.

Estimate:£127.23

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