Tibia fusus 160mm GEM shell with operculum lid Shinbone...

Detailed Item Description Short Description For sale is an absolutely extraordinary and museum-grade specimen of a shinbone winged snail (Tibia fusus / Shinbone Tibia). At a length of 16 cm (160 mm), the piece has an excellent display size. This snail has been classified with the rare top rating “GEM Grade” and stands out for an absolute rarity: it is delivered complete with its original, perfectly preserved operculum (shell cover). Such a complete set in undamaged condition is extremely rare on the collectors’ market and represents the absolute centerpiece for any discerning Conchology collection. Product Details & Highlights at a Glance Species: Tibia fusus (Linnaeus, 1758) Family: Winging snails (Strombidae / Rostellariidae) Size: Impressive total length of 16 cm (160 mm) Condition / Grading: GEM Grade (highest attainable collecting level; absolutely flawless) Special Highlight: Includes original operculum (the horn-colored lid is loose alongside or perfectly placed in the aperture) Sipho Canal: The extremely fragile, needle-point extension is 100% complete, straight, and undamaged Surface & Color: Mirror-smooth, silky-matte sheen with noble shades of fine beige, ivory, and warm cocoa brown Origin: Tropical Indo-Pacific / waters around the Philippines (deep-water specimen from sandy sea bottoms) Condition Description The shell as well as the operculum are in a pristine collectors’ dream state (GEM). The piece shows no cracks, chips, artificial grinding, or growth defects. The aperture lip is knife-sharp and clearly defined. Since the operculum is often lost or not prepared with, this original lid massively enhances the scientific and material value of the specimen. The piece comes from a well-kept, light-protected private collection. SKU Oberdiek Shinbone Tibia m.O. 50

Estimate:$190.43

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