Specimen shells, Philippines. Sold individually
$26.00
SKU: 9279
These dramatic and intricately spined specimen shells are from the Philippines. The left one is a Favartia martini murex, the other two are Babelomurex gemmatus, also a member of the Murex group. The two vertical ones are carefully glued onto a brass support rod. All three are on custom wooden bases.
Left: 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) wide, 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) deep, 1 inch (2.5 cm) tall.
Centre: 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) wide, 9/16 inch (1.4 cm) deep, 7/8 inch (2.2 cm) tall.
Right: 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) wide, 5/8 inch (1.6 cm) deep, 9/16 inch (1.4 cm) tall.