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decipiens
Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens decipiens

decipiens decipiens

46,4 mm

selected

64,00 Euro

Guido T. Poppe › www.conchology.be

16.01.2007

Australia (WA) › Broome

Dived in 15 fathoms on sponge. Ex-coll. D. und M. Meyer. January 1985.

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decipiens decipiens 01

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens decipiens

decipiens decipiens

48 mm

F+++

26,59 Euro

Shea T. O‘Neill › pacificnightdiver

25.02.2007

Australia (WA) › Broome

Collected by diver on sponge

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decipiens decipiens 02

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens decipiens

decipiens decipiens

52,9 mm

Gem

34,91 Euro

Otto Borchert › bortektoo

15.12.2007

Australia (WA) › Broome (S)

On sponges by pearl divers. 40ft. The auction is for a shell from Australia freshly arrived and a most lovely specimen its a Cypraea Decipiens the markings are clear great bits of gold peeking out.Part of the Zoila group.

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decipiens decipiens 03

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens suprasinum

decipiens suprasinum

55 mm

F++/Gem

> 100 Euro

Andrea Turchetti › t.and

03.03.2008

Australia (WA) › North West Cape › Exmouth Gulf

Ultra rare from this locality

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decipiens suprasinum 01

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens decipiens

decipiens decipiens

54 mm

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32,01 Euro

Randy L. Allamand › rallamand

28.03.2008

Australia (WA) › Broome

Taken on sponge in pearl shell beds, 15m

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decipiens decipiens 06

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens decipiens

decipiens decipiens

52,9 mm

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32,01 Euro

Randy L. Allamand › rallamand

28.03.2008

Australia (WA) › Broome

Taken on sponge in pearl shell beds, 15m

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decipiens decipiens 05

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens decipiens

decipiens decipiens

51,1 mm

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32,01 Euro

Randy L. Allamand › rallamand

28.03.2008

Australia (WA) › Broome

Taken on sponge in pearl shell beds, 15m

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decipiens decipiens 04

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens decipiens

decipiens decipiens

49 mm

n.a.

0,00 Euro

Willy Van Damme › willykauri

20.12.2009

Australia (WA) › Broome

By pearl scuba diver between 15 to 20 meters. Sep. 2009

Geschenk

decipiens decipiens 07

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens decipiens

decipiens decipiens

48 mm

Gem

22,19 Euro

Andreas Huhn › andreas091072

10.04.2010

Australia (WA) › Broome
Wrong data-slip, location estimatet

Hallo,ich biete Ihnen hier die Möglichkeit eine schöne und seltene Cypraea venusta zu erwerben!Die Schnecke ist ca.48,0mm groß und stammt von Coffin Island,Australien und wurde in ca.100m getaucht!Die Schale ist in einem vorzüglichen Zustand(GEM)!Wie auf den Bildern zu sehen ist,hat sie eine wunderschöne Farbe mit perfektem Glanz!Der Preis einer solchen Schnecke liegt üblich bei über 100,-€.

Falscher Fundortzettel, wurde zudem als venusta verkauft. Der Verkäufer ist aber entschuldigt. Den Fundort hier habe ich angenommen.

decipiens decipiens 08

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens decipiens

decipiens decipiens

49,39 mm

F+++/Gem

22,50 Euro

Cillan Chan

23.04.2010

Australia (WA) › North West Cape › Exmouth

Taken by scuba diver. Nice pattern, slightly dull base, natural growth line in dorsum

* perhaps false location

decipiens decipiens 09

 

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens decipiens

decipiens decipiens

51,59 mm

F+++/Gem

40,31 Euro

Cillan Chan

21.06.2011

Australia (WA) › Broome

Nice pattern, slightly dull base and dorsum, minor inclusion near anterior canal.

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decipiens decipiens 10

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens decipiens

decipiens decipiens

57,4 mm

F+++

82,23 Euro

Hasan Kurtoglu › mayacim

26.02.2012

Australia (WA) › Broome
No data, Broome is my estimation

VERY LARGE SPECIMEN. RARE SIZE FOR DECIPIENS. DARK MARGINS AND DORSUM, EXCELLENT SHAPE. JUST A 1MM NACRE PROBLEM LOWER MARGIN, OTHERWISE PERFECT SHELL. GEM TERMINALS.

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decipiens decipiens 11

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens decipiens

decipiens decipiens

50,2 mm

F+++/Gem

23,60 Euro

Mike Hart

09.09.2012

Australia (WA) › Broome
80 Mile Beach South of Broome

30m on sponge by pearl divers, 80 Mile Beach South of Broome. Feb 2008. Dark pattern, AWESOME, growth scar on dorsum, slightly dull base still nice.

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decipiens decipiens 12

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens suprasinum

decipiens suprasinum

49,3 mm

F+++/Gem

> 100 Euro

Hasan Kurtoglu › mayacim

11.01.2013

Australia (WA) › North West Cape › Exmouth Gulf

From Kim Backs collection with his hand written name tag where the location is defined as Exmouth Gulf. Diver in 15-20m on sponge under rubble. A VERY NICE SPECIMEN DISPLAYING ALL FEATURES OF SUPRASINUM. IN ADDITION TO THAT THIS SPECİMEN HAS BEAUTIFUL ORANGE TEETH AND A PALE BASE, VERY CLEAR AND DISTINCT SPOTTING ON BOTH MARGINS. DEFINATELY A GREAT CONTRIBUTION TO ANY COLLECTION.

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decipiens suprasinum 02

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) decipiens decipiens

decipiens decipiens

61,5 mm

F++/Gem

> 100 Euro

Hasan Kurtoglu › mayacim

11.01.2013

Australia (WA) › Broome

Collected by diver on sponge in 20-24m. WELL OVER THE 60mm TRESHOLD. ALWAYS EXTREMELY HARD TO GET SIZE. EXCELLENT SPECIMEN, ONLY SOME SILT INCLUSIONS ON THE BASE, UNIMPORTANT IN MY OPINION. WONDERFUL ADDITION TO THE SIZE SUITE!

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decipiens decipiens 14

decipiens decipiens

49,66 mm

F+++

17,73 Euro

Mike Hart

02.02.2013

Australia WA - North

Dark pattern, slightly dull base, incluson on dorsum still nice

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decipiens decipiens 13

eludens
Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) eludens eludens

eludens eludens

61 mm

Gem

> 100 Euro

Felix Lorenz › www.cowries.info

31.05.2009

Australia (WA) › North West Cape › Murion Island (S)

15-20 m. Really nice dark color.

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eludens eludens 01

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) eludens eludens

eludens eludens

58,72 mm

F+++/GEM

> 100 Euro

Willy Van Damme › willykauri

20.12.2009

Australia (WA) › North West Cape › Exmouth

On sponges at 30m. I see a 15mm hairline nacre line at the labral side on the edge between base and margin. You will have to look close under strong light to see the flaw. Superb margins with panther skin and blue halo. Dark orange base. Dark brown and orange brown top with white dorsal line. Despite the flaw this is a near GEM shell and outstanding with a superb color range.

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eludens eludens 02

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) eludens eludens

eludens eludens

62,2 mm

F+++/Gem

> 100 Euro

Manfred Faust › bofau

04.06.2012

Australia (WA) › North West Cape › Exmouth Gulf

Diver 20-25 m on sponge. Flawless TOP specimen with just a small indentation (s. picture). Very dark, almost black dorsum; nicely spotted margin with a wondeful blue halo round the shell. Fantastic specimen of an upper grade.

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eludens eludens 03

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) eludens eludens

eludens eludens

64 mm

n.a.

61,00 Euro

Gary Wilson › spectrumshells2010

17.12.2012

Australia (WA) › North West Cape › Exmouth Gulf

Grade Dead. Predator attack. Sponge garden reef. 30m. 2011

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eludens eludens 04

rosselli
Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli latistoma

rosselli latistoma

57 mm

Gem-

> 100 Euro

Felix Lorenz › www.cowries.info

20.09.2007

Australia (WA) › Bremer Bay

Very tiny nib in posterior, otherwise perfect. By diver at 35m

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rosselli latistoma 01

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli latistoma

rosselli latistoma

46,1 mm

Gem

> 100 Euro

Otto Borchert › bortektoo

15.12.2007

Australia (WA) › Albany

In deeper water feeding on sponges. This is Cypraea Roselli of the famous beautiful Zoila group. Not often available always expensive but a sensational shell. No chips no cracks no stress marks no water marks Gem. You will be extremely pleased with this shell

Due to location should be latistoma (sold as r. rosselli)

rosselli rosselli 01

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli satiata

rosselli satiata

51 mm

Gem-

> 100 Euro

Felix Lorenz › www.cowries.info

31.05.2009

Australia (WA) › Point Quobba

In bilabe sponge at 33 m. 1992. One blister on base.

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rosselli satiata 01

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli rosselli

rosselli rosselli

53 mm

Gem

> 100 Euro

Fabio Porfiri › cypshells

26.06.2009

Australia (WA) › Fremantle › Garden Island

35 m. DARK DORSUM - TRIANGULAR - FLANGED MARGIN -BLACK BASE AND MARGIN - LARGE

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rosselli rosselli 03

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli rosselli

rosselli rosselli

61 mm

F+++

> 100 Euro

Wolfgang Proestler › boholshells

26.06.2009

Australia (WA) › Fremantle

Dived at 30-35 meters. Minimal growth flaw at dorsum. 35m by diver

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rosselli rosselli 02

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli satiata

rosselli satiata

51,3 mm

F+++

> 100 Euro

Max & Debbie Innes › www.mjshells.com.au

11.07.2009

Australia (WA) › Point Quobba

Collected by diver at 28 to 32m. Limestone bottom with sponges

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rosselli satiata 02

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli latistoma

rosselli latistoma

45,34 mm

F+/gem

> 100 Euro

Ettore Molteni › ilsiero

23.07.2009

Australia (WA) › Albany › Cave Point

JUST VERY SMALL GROWTH LINE. CALLOUS. VERY DARK. CONVEX BASE

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rosselli latistoma 02

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli rosselli

rosselli rosselli

46,55 mm

gem

> 100 Euro

Jean-Luc Rosselin › rosselin2007

03.08.2009

Australia (WA) › Geographe Bay

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rosselli rosselli 04

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli satiata

rosselli satiata

50,1 mm

F+

18,60 Euro

Douglas Thorn › peristicta

01.09.2009

No data
My estimation: Southwest Australia

Dead taken and repaired by Philippinos but repair peeling off now

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rosselli rosselli 05

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli rosselli

rosselli rosselli

50,47 mm

F++/F+++

64,61 Euro

Cillan Chan

07.09.2009

Australia (WA) › Shark Bay

RARE now, minor scar and inclusion in dorsum, small octopus attack in margin. Dived 28-30m under coral slab. July, 2002.

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rosselli rosselli 06

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli rosselli

rosselli rosselli

46,4 mm

Gem

> 100 Euro

Alexander Dechant › www.defoss.de

11.09.2010

Australia (WA) › Fremantle › Rottnest Island

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rosselli rosselli 07

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli rosselli

rosselli rosselli

51,8 mm

F++

> 100 Euro

Randy L. Allamand › rallamand

07.11.2010

Australia (WA) › Fremantle

Taken by diver on sponge at 95 feet. Tiny canal chip

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rosselli rosselli 08

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli rosselli

rosselli rosselli

49,45 mm

F+/F++

73,15 Euro

Cillan Chan

22.04.2011

Australia (WA) › Fremantle › Rottnest Island

Defect and growth scars in dorsum, small chip in extremities, slightly dull base, SUPERB callus. 22-24m on black sponge.

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rosselli rosselli 10

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli rosselli

rosselli rosselli

46,88 mm

F+++

75,96 Euro

Cillan Chan

22.04.2011

Australia (WA) › Albany

RARE now, small sand inclusion, minor scar in dorsum, slightly dull margin. Diver in 15 to 30m in caves and ledges on and among sponges.

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rosselli rosselli 09

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli satiata

rosselli satiata

44,6 mm

n.a.

> 100 Euro

Maria Demertzis › aegeanshells

23.02.2012

No data
My estimation: Shark Bay (Oceanside)
No data, Shark Bay Oceanside is my estimation

Nice fake Edingeri. In shell dealers labratory. Nice, well done fake. Baked Rosseli Satiata.

HAND MADE

rosselli satiata 03

 

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) rosselli satiata

rosselli satiata

48,6 mm

F+++/Gem

> 100 Euro

Willy Van Damme › willykauri

07.10.2012

Australia (WA) › Point Quobba

Collected by scuba diver in sponge at 30 meter. 2010. ORANGE BASE. I see no important flaws. Very hard to get good ones !!! High quality satiata. Very hight pointy dorsum and nice orange on the base. Very hard to find this outstanding quality.

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rosselli satiata 04

venusta
Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta episema

venusta episema

53,1 mm

selected

20,00 Euro

Guido T. Poppe › www.conchology.be

16.01.2007

Australia (WA) › Sorrento Reefs

Not perfect! /// Found in caves in 6 meters by diver. Ex-coll. D. and M. Meyer. February 1984.

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venusta episema 02

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

74 mm

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48,33 Euro

Fabio Porfiri › cypshells

20.01.2007

Australia (WA) › Walepole

No chip yes algae spot but still beauty 

* Thank you for your help Riccardo

venusta venusta 01

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta episema

venusta episema

56 mm

Gem

36,50 Euro

Gisela Müller › gisela9344

13.02.2007

Australia (WA) › Fremantle › Carnac Island

Aus 15 m Tiefe bei der Insel Carnac, West Australien getaucht, von erfahrenem Sportaucher mit Genehmigung der Naturschutzbehörden als Lebedfund eingebracht. Ein Exemplar von absoluter Perfektion, phantastisch die gleichmäßig glänzende Oberfläche und wunderschöne, tiefdunkle Farbe mit Tupfen, Basis weiss. Spitzenexemplar, GEM, voll ausgewachsen, sehr schwerer und starker Kallus.

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venusta episema 04

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta episema

venusta episema

60,9 mm

F++

95,06 Euro

Otto Borchert › bortektoo

19.02.2007

Australia (WA) › Esperance
see remarks

Taken by scuba in 36m on sponge.

Maybe wrong data-slip (rosepinctata vs. episema)

venusta roseopunctata 01

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

75 mm

Gem-

> 100 Euro

Gisela Müller › gisela9344

19.10.2007

Australia (WA) › Two Peoples Bay

Bei der Bucht von Two Peoples, nahe bei Albany, West Australien, getaucht bei Nacht in 46m Tiefe auf Riff mit reichem Bewuchs von Schwämmen. Mit Genehmigung der Naturschutzbehörden als Lebendfund genommen, 1992. Beeindruckend groÞ, phantastisch schönes und schweres Exemplar, voll ausgewachsen mit starkem Kallus und unbeschreiblich schöner GOLDENER Farbe. Perfekte GEM- Qualität, ich setze das - dazu, um Reklamationen vorzubeugen. SUPER!

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venusta roseopunctata 02

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

68 mm

F+++

75,70 Euro

Koon Po Choo › opnook

05.12.2007

Australia (WA) › Albany

By diver

* Thank you for your help Riccardo

venusta venusta 02

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta episema

venusta episema

58,39 mm

Gem

39,00 Euro

Imre Nagy › aussieshells

21.12.2007

Australia (WA) › Hillary‘s Perth

Is from the sponge beds Hillary‘s Perth, Western Australia.

* Thank you for your help Riccardo

venusta venusta 03

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta episema

venusta episema

58 mm

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39,00 Euro

Henn › maikikind

20.02.2008

Australia (WA) › Fremantle › Rottnest Island

Top Stück.

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venusta episema 03

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

72 mm

F+++

70,00 Euro

Jean-Luc Rosselin › rosselin2007

30.05.2009

No data
My estimation: Albany to Esperance

FOND ROSE PASTEL AVEC TACHES UNE MERVEILLE, MALGRE DE NOMBREUSES MARQUES DE PREDATION.

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venusta roseopunctata 03

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta episema

venusta episema

49 mm

n.a.

0,00 Euro

Brian Hayes › www.algoabayshells.co.za

06.08.2009

Australia (WA) › Mandurah

Dived on sponge at 30m. 2007

Geschenk

venusta episema 05

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

74 mm

Gem

> 100 Euro

Kathryn Wright › cerysanne.123

09.12.2009

Australia (WA) › Bald Island

Grazing on sponge. 45 meters. Gem quality shell with very sparse spotting

was sold as venusta venusta

venusta roseopunctata 04

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

68,5 mm

F++

68,39 Euro

Oscar Breitsameter › www.asia-shells.com

20.12.2009

Australia (WA) › Albany

Diver in 24 to 50m among soft sponges on hard bottom and boulders

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venusta roseopunctata 05

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta episema

venusta episema

62 mm

F++

19,49 Euro

David Watts › wattsdave

06.04.2010

Australia (WA) › Fremantle › Rottnest Island
near

Has a nacred over flaw on the base.Excellent dorsum pattern on the specimen. Large

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venusta episema 06

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

76,2 mm

F++

> 100 Euro

Randy Bridges › www.rbridges.com

06.04.2010

Australia (WA) › Esperance › Mondraine Island

By diver on sponges in 50 meters. Inflated, with pink hue. Mature base.

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venusta roseopunctata 07

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

64,3 mm

Gem

> 100 Euro

Andreas Huhn › andreas091072

10.04.2010

Australia (WA) › Coffin Island

Hallo,ich biete Ihnen hier die Möglichkeit eine extrem schöne und seltene Cypraea venusta rosepunctata zu erwerben!Die Schnecke ist ca.64,3mm groß und stammt von Coffin Island,Australien und wurde in ca.200m getaucht!Die Schale ist in einem vorzüglichen Zustand(GEM)!Wie auf den Bildern zu sehen ist,hat sie eine wunderschöne Farbe mit perfektem Glanz!Der Preis einer solchen Schnecke liegt üblich bei über 100,-€.

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venusta roseopunctata 06

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta venusta

venusta venusta

65,4 mm

f+

> 100 Euro

Felix Lorenz › www.cowries.info

03.07.2010

Australia (WA) › Jurien Bay

By diver at 8-10m in limestone caverns. 80ies.

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venusta venusta 04

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta episema

venusta episema

57,8 mm

F+++/Gem

38,15 Euro

Ken Shing Chang › kenshing

23.07.2010

Australia (WA) › Fremantle › Carnac Island

Beauty. Diver 8-14m. Sponge/Reef.

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venusta episema 07

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta episema

venusta episema

57 mm

F+++

> 100 Euro

Egbert A. Pagobo › superseashells

08.09.2010

No data
My estimation: Southwest Australia

Caught by dive 50 meters deep sandy

"Caught by dive 50 meters deep sandy" - neuerdings verwendet der Händler diese Fundortbeschreibung. Für alle!

venusta episema 08

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

72,5 mm

F++/F+++

> 100 Euro

Gabe A. Banfi › ifnabseashells

03.10.2010

Australia (WA) › Albany

In 26m on blue sponge reef. Beautiful specimen, coffee/cream dorsum with blotches of soft browns. Measuring 73mm. and is near F++/F+++ with several small coral scrathes. GEM canals.

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venusta roseopunctata 08

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

71 mm

F++/F+++

> 100 Euro

Luca Magliaro › shellsfrombrasil

25.02.2011

Australia (WA) › Albany

Nice specimen with great pattern! 26m blue sponge reef

venusta roseopunctata 09

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

71,4 mm

F+++

> 100 Euro

Rob Clifton › www.bluewatercoast.com.au

10.03.2011

Australia (WA) › Two Peoples Bay

Quite bulbous in shape & nice dark spotting! Sponge/Reef, 38 m

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venusta roseopunctata 15

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

70,8 mm

F+++/Gem

> 100 Euro

Rob Clifton › www.bluewatercoast.com.au

10.03.2011

Australia (WA) › Two Peoples Bay

Love the look of this one! Purple black margins & terminals, very pritty shell. Sponge/Reef, 42 m

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venusta roseopunctata 10

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

66,8 mm

F+++/Gem

> 100 Euro

Rob Clifton › www.bluewatercoast.com.au

10.03.2011

Australia (WA) › Bald Island

Beautiful warm honey tones on this one!!! Sponge/Reef, 36-38 m

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venusta roseopunctata 16

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

71,8 mm

F+++

> 100 Euro

Rob Clifton › www.bluewatercoast.com.au

10.03.2011

Australia (QLD) › Albany › Eclipse Island

Here's a pretty one! Sponge/Reef, 42-45 m

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venusta roseopunctata 14

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

68,7 mm

F+++

> 100 Euro

Rob Clifton › www.bluewatercoast.com.au

10.03.2011

Australia (QLD) › Albany › Eclipse Island

Large & distinct spottingm very pretty shell! Sponge/Reef, 46 m

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venusta roseopunctata 13

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

69,6 mm

Gem-

> 100 Euro

Rob Clifton › www.bluewatercoast.com.au

10.03.2011

Australia (WA) › Coffin Island

How's this for a pretty venusta!! Sponge/Reef, 54 m

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venusta roseopunctata 11

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

67,8 mm

F+++/Gem

> 100 Euro

Rob Clifton › www.bluewatercoast.com.au

10.03.2011

Australia (WA) › Two Peoples Bay

Unsusual & very attractive pattern! Sponge/Reef, 45 m

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venusta roseopunctata 12

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

73,07 mm

F++/F+++

> 100 Euro

Cillan Chan

21.06.2011

Australia (WA) › Esperance › Woody Island
(Cape Le Grand)

slightly dull base and dull dorsum, tiny inclusion in anterior canal. Display well. Dredged.

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venusta roseopunctata 17

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

72,5 mm

F++

89,99 Euro

Luca Magliaro › shellsfrombrasil

04.12.2011

Australia (WA) › Albany › Breaksea Island

Collected at 45-50 m on sponge, on reef; beautiful patetrn; growth on dorsum

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venusta roseopunctata 18

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

71 mm

n.a.

> 100 Euro

Peter Hardenberg

15.01.2012

Australia (WA) › Esperance › Gull island

Under sponges 55m, 10.2009

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Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

68,8 mm

Gem-

> 100 Euro

Hasan Kurtoglu › mayacim

04.02.2012

Australia (WA) › Albany

Diver collected at 25-65m on sponge covered rocks/caves. ALMOST BLACK SHELL FROM ALBANY, W.A.! THIS IS A VERY RARE COLOUR VARIATION OF VENUSTA ROSEOPUNCTATA. THIS IS NOT ONLY A DARK SHELL BUT THE DORSAL PATCHES ARE REALLY BLACK. ONE OF THE DARKEST VENUSTAS I´VE EVER HAD.

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Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

74,99 mm

F+++

> 100 Euro

Willy Van Damme › willykauri

19.02.2012

Australia (WA) › Albany
40 m

By scuba diver on sponge in reef, 40 m off Albany. I see a half round line that looks like a hairline in the middle of dorsum. Disturbing for me as I am picky. Beautiful sky blue spot on both side of which one is a big one.

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Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

74,8 mm

n.a.

> 100 Euro

Fabio Porfiri › discus

23.02.2012

Australia (WA) › Esperance

Pure pink , small sratch on dorsum covered soft flaws at the side

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Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta episema

venusta episema

60,9 mm

Gem-

53,00 Euro

Manfred Faust › bofau

04.06.2012

Australia (WA) › Fremantle › Rottnest Island

Diver in 15-24 m on sponge rock.

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venusta episema 09

Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta episema

venusta episema

77,1 mm

F+++/Gem

> 100 Euro

Hasan Kurtoglu › mayacim

08.11.2012

Australia (WA) › Busselton

Collected by diver on sponges under ledges 6-8m. GIANT VENUSTA EPISEMA. VERY DARK SHELL WITH REALLY BLACK BLOTCHES OVER DORSUM. EXTREMELY DIFFICULT SIZE TO FIND. WONDERFUL SHELL.

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Cypraeidae Cypraea Zoila (other) venusta roseopunctata

venusta roseopunctata

75,2 mm

F++/F+++

> 100 Euro

Hasan Kurtoglu › mayacim

13.11.2012

Australia (WA) › Two Peoples Bay

Diver collected in 36-45m on sponge, reef. INTERESTING COLOUR. HAVEN T SEEN ANY OTHER VENUSTA WITH THIS BEIGE COLOUR AND PATTERN. PERFECT CANALS, SOME NACRE PROBLEMS BUT NO GROWTH LINES.

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