Two impressive late 19th-century Conch shells, both natural pink queen conch shells with a smooth
Two impressive late 19th-century Conch shells, both natural pink queen conch shells with a smooth pink interior aperture and finely formed knobby spires, approximately 25cm and 22cm in length; sold with an equally impressive Ramose murex shell, having ornate curving frills and blunt spines along the whorls with subtle cream tinges, approximately 21cm in length, (3), condition consistent with age and use, having some small visible areas of damage to conch shells. By repute, acquired by the vendor’s father during his naval expeditions and subsequently brought back to England.
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Two impressive late 19th-century Conch shells, both natural pink queen conch shells with a smooth pink interior aperture and finely formed knobby spires, approximately 25cm and 22cm in length; sold with an equally impressive Ramose murex shell, having ornate curving frills and blunt spines along the whorls with subtle cream tinges, approximately 21cm in length, (3), condition consistent with age and use, having some small visible areas of damage to conch shells. By repute, acquired by the vendor’s father during his naval expeditions and subsequently brought back to England.