Rarity: Neobernaya spadicea 40mm | Top condition (GEM...

Detailed Product Description Short Description For sale is an absolutely flawless, pristine specimen of the Chestnut Cowrie (Neobernaya spadicea, formerly also known as Cypraea spadicea). The shell measures 40 mm in size, reaching the perfect, fully mature adult size. It has been classified with the top rating “GEM” — meaning the snail is in a flawless, collector’s dream condition with no optical or structural defects. An exquisite highlight for ambitious porcelain cowrie collectors (Cypraeidae) or as an elegant jewel for the display case. Product details & highlights at a glance Type: Neobernaya spadicea (Swainson, 1823) Family: Cowries (Cypraeidae) German name: Kastanien-Porzellanschnecke / Chestnut Cowrie Size: 49 mm (classic, aesthetically pleasing adult size) Condition / Grading: GEM Grade (highest collectible level: absolutely perfect, flawless, without defects) Surface: Mirror-smooth shell with a deep, glass-like natural enamel gloss Coloration: Breathtaking contrast of rich chestnut brown on the dorsum and a pure white underside (basis) Origin: Northeast Pacific / Southern California, USA (e.g., Channel Islands or San Diego; a true cold- to temperate-water specimen from rocky kelp regions) Special feature: Perfectly formed, fine tooth structures along the shell aperture (opening) Condition description The specimen presented here is an absolute rarity in GEM condition. The coveted natural porcelain luster for this family is completely intact and shows no hairlines, dull spots, or scratches. The shell has been treated with extreme care, stored dust- and light-protected, and displays the characteristic, knife-sharp color separation between the white margins and the deep brown dorsum field to perfection. SKU Oberdiek Neobernaya spadicea 51

Estimate:$168.31

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