Tricornis oldi 111.9mm VERY LARGE Rare Old's Conch Seashell Oman F++ with Data For Sale
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Tricornis oldi 111.9mm VERY LARGE Rare Old's Conch Seashell Oman F++ with Data:
$149.95
Tricornis oldi — VERY LARGE 111.9 mm Old's Conch — Oman — F++ — With Collection Data
An impressive and uncommon VERY LARGE Old's Conch (Tricornis oldi) from Masirah Island, Oman, featuring remarkable shell architecture, substantial weight, and beautifully developed natural sculpture.
This distinctive member of the Stromofferae family is recognized for its heavy, robust construction, prominent shoulder projections, strongly sculptured body whorl, and dramatically flared outer lip.
The specimen displays attractive caramel-brown and golden-tan coloration contrasted against creamy white areas of the spire and shoulder. Its substantial outer lip and unusual three-dimensional form make it an especially interesting display specimen.
Specimen Details
Scientific Name: Tricornis oldi (Emerson, 1965)
Common Name: Old's Conch
Family: Stromofferae
Also Known As: Strombus oldi
Size: 111.9 × 69.7 mm
Weight: 120.63 grams
Grade: F++
Locality: Masirah Island, Oman
Collection: Obtained from local fishermen
Documentation: Original collection data included
Condition & Collector Notes
An attractive, mature-looking specimen displaying strong natural sculpture, pronounced projections, and a substantial, well-developed flared outer lip.
Graded F++ with visible natural surface wear and irregularities. The heavily sculptured form is characteristic of the species and contributes to its distinctive appearance.
The shell's considerable weight and architectural form give it excellent visual presence when displayed from multiple angles.
Why Collect Tricornis oldi?
Old's Conch is an uncommon western Indian Ocean species sought by collectors of Stromofferae and unusual marine gastropods.
Its distinctive combination of heavy sculpture, flared lip, prominent projections, and contrasting natural coloration makes it an appealing addition to a specialized conch collection or marine specimen display.
Original collection data accompanies this specimen.
You will receive the exact shell shown in the photographs. Multiple views and measurement photographs are provided to document its characteristics and condition.
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