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Oct 14, 2026FR

Triton Sea shell - Charonia tritonis (No reserve price)

Authentic specimen of the giant triton (Charonia tritonis), also called the Triton's trumpet. • Exact length: 28 cm . Width: 12.5 cm . Weight: 804 g • Very good condition: The apex (the tip) is perfectly intact and not broken. The aperture lip (the crenulated edge of the opening) shows no cracks or fissures, the chocolate and white contrasting patterns are very clear. • Aesthetics: Very beautiful natural marbled hues, inner nacre beige/orange-bright. High-end item or for a shell collector. Old specimen from a private collection.

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Triton Sea shell - Charonia tritonis (No reserve price)

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