12-29-2024 Amazing Seashell Auction!
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Auction Location
4644 Route 309
Schnecksville, PA 18078
Auction Dates and Times
Bidding Starts: Tuesday Dec 10
Bidding Ends: Sunday Dec 29
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Tom Hall Auctions

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Listing Information
Amazing Seashell Auction from 3 Collectors! Fabulous finds from under the sea! From the incredible large Cassis Madfagascariensis, Tuberosa, and cornuta to the tiny highly collectable Epitonium Pallasi and angulatum! This collection includes chambered nautilus shells, huge red and mexican green abelones, tritons trumpets, giant clam shells, Spondylus Varius, and outstanding murex shells including venus comb!! Several outstanding pieces of coral including LARGE brain corals, beautiful blue coral, digitate corals, rare lettuce coral specimens, a gorgeous venus flower basket glass coral specimen, and the highly sought Allopora Californica or purple coral. LOTS of the unique, rare, interesting and the odd such as; megladon teeth, shark teeth, two HUGE sawfish and swordfish rostrums, corals around pieces of wood, calcite cave formation pieces, sharks vertebre, petrified shells and coral PLUS! Explore the world of cowries, conus, strombidae, bivalves, augers, olives and MORE with several put together collections that are perfect for new collectors, new explorers, homeschool students or just a fun family research project! Something interesting for every shell collector! Monday December 29, 2024 Bid Now! www.tomhallauctions.com Preview the auction by appointment, call 610-799-0808 Items are located at: Tom Hall Auction Gallery, 4644 Main St (Rte 309),Schnecksville, Pa. 18078 Pick up times after the auction: 12PM-3:30PM the day after the auction, 9:30AM-3:30PM Monday � Friday within 7 days of the auction. In-house shipping! Bid confidently as we handle the packing and shipping straight from our gallery to you. Quick. Easy. Done! We ship via UPS and USPS depending on cost. We also ship media mail for items that qualify. (This is a discounted service via USPS) International shipping is available. We regularly ship to Canada and all over the world. Please note all international orders ship as merchandise with the auction value noted for customs. Sorry but we DO NOT accept prepaid shipping labels or 3rd party shipping labels. All orders must ship on our account. All orders ship insured using brand new packing materials from Uline. We use lots of bubble wrap and free flow peanuts as needed. We normally charge $5 to $10 for packing plus materials. Materials usually cost $2-$5 dollars. So expect to pay $7 to $15 PLUS actual shipping. Larger more complex orders will have additional costs and charges. With OVER 4 thousand shipments last year we had less than one tenth of one percent damage. We know how to PACK!! Please feel free to call or email shipping@tomhallauctions.com with any questions. Just ask for Paul Happy Bidding! For shipping inquiries, contact us at: shipping@tomhallauctions.com. Online bidding Terms: Major Credit Cards, 15% Buyer�s Premium, 6% Sales Tax collected if you have not provided a valid Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. Do you have Something to Sell? We Can Help. Real Estate * Downsizing * Estates * Business Liquidations Estate Appraisals * Jewelry & Couture Motorcycle & Car Collection

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Lobatus/Aleger Gigas, Queen Conch, Pink Conch
Lovely pink hue in the operculum and light left over areas of periostracum. Measures roughly 6.5 inches tall x 10 inches wide x 8 inches deep. Queen conch, also known as Aliger gigas, are found in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. They are a herb...

2
Heliopora Coerulea, Blue Coral
Large beautiful color piece of Heliopora coerulea (Blue Coral). Measures approximately 6.5 tall x 8 Wide x 7 inches deep. It has a couple of areas that have worn away or chipped.

3
Cassis Cornuta, Horned Helmet Shell
Cassis cornuta, common name the horned helmet, is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae. Perfect condition and measures roughly 7 tall x 8 Wide x 5.75 inches deep. Light flea bite chips along the fr...

4
Large Beautiful Piece Of Brain Coral
A large tuft of well formed Pseudodiploria clivosa, the knobby brain coral. Measures roughly 6 tall x 9.5 Wide x 8 inches deep. Brain coral is a common name given to various corals in the families Mussidae and Merulinidae, so called due to their gene...

5
3 Strombidae, 1 LARGE Spider Conch
A large and beautiful Lambris Chiragra, spider conch measuring roughly 10 Wide x 7 inches deep and is close to 2.5 inches in height laying flat. Included is 1 lambris Scopious 5 inches in length and a Hapago measuring 5.25 inches in length. All in ex...

6
Rare Allopora Californica, Purple Hydrocoral
The purple hydrocoral is a slow growing cold water species found from northern California to Baja California. It is found on rocky reefs and offshore banks, especially in the southern California Channel Islands. This species may take 25 years to grow...

7
1 LARGE, 1 Small Tonnidae Shells
A very large Tonna Cepa shell. Approximately 4.5 tall x 8 Wide x 6 inches deep. A lovely Tonna Perdix measuring approximately 2 tall x 4.25 Wide x 2.5 inches deep. Natural crack in top front.

8
Chambered Pearl Nautilus Intact & Half Shells
Tigris Nautilus polished. Intact shell is approximately 3.5 tall x 6.5 Wide x 5.5 inches deep and the half slice is 6.75 in height x 5.25 inches wide. Simply beautiful and delicate!

9
Set Of Large Orthpceras Display Fossils
1 standing tower display and two setting stones of Orthoceras fossils. Orthoceras is a type of nautiloid cephalopod, related to modern-day squids, octopuses, and nautiluses. The most distinctive feature of Orthoceras is its long, straight shell, whic...

10
Rare Allopora Californica, Purple Hydrocoral
The purple hydrocoral is a slow growing cold water species found from northern California to Baja California. It is found on rocky reefs and offshore banks, especially in the southern California Channel Islands. This species may take 25 years to grow...

11
Charonia Tritonis, Triton's Trumpet Shell
A beautiful mid sized Charonia tritonis, common name the Triton's trumpet, the giant triton or pu is a species of very large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Charoniidae, the tritons. This shell is in excellent condition diction me...

12
Giant Lions Paw & Squamosa Clam Shells, Complete
A large 2.75 x 6.25 x 6.75 inches pecten subnodosus or lions paw clam shell. Both bottom and top present. A complete Tridacna Squamosa or fluted clam shell. Both sides have been clear wired shut. Intact it measures roughly 3.75 x 6.25 x 4.75 inches. ...

13
Chambered Tigris Nautilus Shell
A beautiful intact Tigris Nautilus shell. The shell is approximately 3 x 6.75 x 5.25 inches.

14
Turbanica, Trochus Niloticus, Turban Shells
5 shells, 4 are pearlized or polished of the periostracum and prismatic layers revealing the mother of pearl like layer. Largest is 4 x 4 inches. One has a small hole at the top, possibly a predatory hole.

15
Puffer Fish & Horned Cow Fish Dried Specimens
A large and a small puffer fish specimen. Large is 3.25 x 7 x 3.25 inches. A small horned cow fish specimen. All see, fully intact with maybe a scale or two or spike or two chipped.

16
LARGE Genuine Branch Of Coral
A lovely huge piece of genuine coral. Just over 15 inches in length and approximately 14.5 inches wide. One tip has been broken but adds to the irregularities of the natural world charm. Perfect for display or a large tank set up.

17
Charonia Tritonis, Triton's Trumpet Shell
A beautiful mid sized Charonia tritonis, common name the Triton's trumpet, the giant triton or pu is a species of very large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Charoniidae, the tritons. This shell is in excellent condition with only ...

18
Murex Collection, Large Shells
A mounted Murex Ramosus, a large beautiful and perfect pink- mouthed Murex, a very large 6 inch murex and a worn, most likely found in wash up, large murex. All are unique.

19
HUGE Horned Helmet, Cassis Cornuta Shell
Cassis cornuta, common name the horned helmet, is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and their allies. This shell appears older and worn to the middle shell layer. It�s be...

20
Lrg Conus Leopardus, Conus Loroisii
2 very large and one medium Conus leopard is or leapard cone shells. Largest is just under 5.25 inches in length. Wear to the fronts of the larger shells. A lovely 3 inch conus loroisii shell. 3 have tape labels on that can be removed.

21
Huge Intact Spondylus Varius Shell
A species of large marine bivalve mollusk in the Spondylidae family, is commonly known as the Spiny Oyster. It is the largest among the spiny oysters, with a maximum size of approximately 8 inches. This one is close to 9 inches in length! Fully intac...

22
Amazing Venus Flower Basket Glass Sponge
One of natures marvels of architecture and design!! The Venus� flower basket is a glass sponge made up of 1000s of tiny pores, which draw in water so the sponge can feed on bacteria & plankton. This process helps keep our oceans clean as a small...

23
2 Cassis Tuberosa, King Hemet Shells, Cameo Shells
2 beautiful young Cassis tuberosa, the king helmet shells. It is a species of very large sea snail with a solid, heavy shell, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and their allies. Largest is 4 inches tall x 6.25 wide ...

24
Large Swordfish & A Sawfish Rostrum, Antique
A very large taxidermied swordfish rostrum ( bill, Snout). 20 inches in length. Has holes drilled for wall mount. A signed antique taxidermied sawfish rostrum measuring 12 inches. Possibly late 19th century in signature style. Both have a few chipped...

25
2 Lively Pieces Of Acropora Coral, 1 Large
One large piece of acropora or table branch coral. Measures approximately 8 inches tall x 10 wide x 9 inches deep. A smaller piece of branch like coral included. Some flutes have chips from the tops.

26
Gigantic Cassis madagascariensis, Queens Helmet
Cassis madagascariensis, common name the queen helmet, is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and bonnet shells.It is known for being the largest species of its family in the Atlantic Ocean. This shell is 7.25 inches ...

27
Conus & Strombus Collection-13Total
A collection of 9 conus shells and 4 Strombus. Includes Conus spurious, Prometheus, miles, Virgo, marmoreus, geographus, coronutus & More. Included 4 Strombus luhuanus. Largest is 3.5 inches in length.

28
Pseudodiploria Clivosa, knobby Brain Coral+
A lovely formed piece of Pseudodiploria clivosa, the knobby brain coral. Measures 5 inches tall x 7 wide x 6.5 inches deep. Another large piece of a tuft of fossilized brain coral. Heavy and measures roughly 7.25 inches tall x 8 wide x 5.5 inches de...

29
Lambis Millipeda & Chiragra Lot, Spider Conch
7 conch shells including a large and 2 medium spider conch and 4 millipeda style conches. Largest is 10 x 6.5 inches. All are as found and have labels that can be removed.

30
2 Large Giant Clam Half Shells
2 large giant clam half shells. Excellent bowls, aquarium additions or decorations. Largest is 5.5 inches tall and 12 x 8 inches. Both have natural lines, nicks ext.

31
2 Pieces Of Tubipora Musica, Pipe Organ Coral
2 pieces of natural Tubipora Musica, or pipe organ coral. Largest is 6 inches tall x 4 wide x 4 inches deep. Beautiful seascape addition.

32
3 Complete Hippopus Clam, Horse Hoof Clam Shells
Hippopus hippopus, also known as the Horse Hoof clam and Strawberry clam, is a species of giant clam in the Subfamily Tridacninae and the genus Hippopus. 3 completed shells. Two are glued together. Largest has beautiful colorations and measures rough...

33
1 LRG Rare Red Abalone, Smaller Paua & Red
A large Haliotis Rufens red abalone shell. Measures 2.5 tall x 7.75 wide x 6 inches deep. Includes a polished smaller paua abelone and a red abelone marked Japan.

34
Lrg Piece Pocillopora Damicornis, White Lace Coral
A large piece of white lace branch style natural coral. Measures roughly 5.25 inches tall x 8 wide x 6.5 inches deep. Lovely addition to a salt water tank or seascape display !

35
Cowrie Collection-13 Total
Includes large Cypraea Tigris, Mauritiana & Mappa Cowries and smaller carbeola, onyx, maurita Elegantra and maculifera cowries. Largest is 2 inches tall x 3.5 wide x 2.5 inches deep.

36
Arrowhead, Keyhole Sand Dollars, Giant Biscuits
Giant sea biscuits, arrow head/ keyhole sand dollars. Largest is a biscuit measuring 7.25 x 6 inches.

37
Hippopus, Horse Hoof Clam Half Shells
Half shells of the Hippopus Hippopus, horse hoof clam, bear paw, strawberry clam Etc. all three have a shaved front to be a level bottom as a dish, soap tray or display. Largest is 3 inches tall x 8.25 wide x 5.75 inches deep.

38
Strombidae Collection, Aratum Roding +
Collection includes a Strombus Aratum roding, Listeri, Aliger Gallus or rooster tail Strombus, and a larger Strombus Latissimus measuring roughly 2.75 inches tall x 6.5 wide x 5 inches deep. All are in exceptional shape.

39
2 Beautiful Pieces Of Coral
Natural Acropora spiky lace coral spray measures 3.5 inches tall x 8 wide x 7 inches deep. Has unique branch that grows into itself. Piece of Acropora gemmifera or brown stem branch coral is 5.5 tall x 3 wide x 7 inches deep.

40
Large Polished Turbans, MOP Black Lip
Two large polished turban shells revealing Mother of Pearl largest is 4 x 4.25 inches. Included is A large 8.5 x 7 inch polished black lip clam of mother of pearl.

41
Beautiful Murex Collection, Venus Comb
A beautiful murex collection consisting of a lovely and delicate murex pecten or Venus comb. All spikes appear present. Measures 4 inches in length. Includes a chicoreus nobilis, pterynotus miyokoae, and a Distorio Kurzi. Larger shells are a pink mou...

42
Polished Abalone & White Heart Cockle Shells
A stunning large polished green Mexican abalone shell measuring 2 inches tall x 6.5 wide x 4.75 inches deep, a medium polished paua abalone shell and two complete Cardium Cardissa ,heart cockle shells. Glued together.

43
1 Large 1 Smaller Half Hippopus Clam Shells
1 large half Hippopus, Horse Hoof/ strawberry clam and one smaller. The largest measures 4.25 inches tall x 10.25 wide x 7.5 inches deep. Great for decorating, dishes, catch alls or fish tanks.

44
Gorgeous Lrg Terebra Maculata, Conus Leopardus
Two beautiful larger marlin spikes or terebra maculata auger shells. Longest is 7.25 inches. Both have beautiful end caps. Large conus Leopardus shell measures 3.75 inches.

45
2 Pieces Of Natural Coral
Taller white natural branch coral measures 9.5 inches tall.

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Medium Tristan�s Trumpet & A Horse Conch
A Charonia variegata or tritons trumpet shell. Has bored hole plugged and a chip on the siphonal canals outer edge. Measures 11 inches long. A Triplofusus giganteus, commonly known as the Florida horse conch, or the giant horse conch is 10.5 inches a...

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4 Vintage Carved Cowries Souvenirs
Vintage cowrie shell souvenirs. Carved designs in the back of cypraea Tigris shells. All are 3.5 inches in length or slightly smaller.

48
Sand Dollars & Sea Biscuits-10 Total
Collection of keyhole, arrowhead sand dollars and three sea biscuits. Largest is 2 inches tall x 5 inches wide x 4 inches deep.

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Cassis Tuberosa, King Helmet Shell, Cameo Shell
Cassis tuberosa, the king helmet, is a species of very large sea snail with a solid, heavy shell, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and their allies. This shell is beautiful and measures 5.25 inches tall x 8 wide x ...

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4 Terebra Maculata, Marlin Spike Augers, 1 LRG
4 marlin spike auger shells revealing Mother, Terebra Maculata. 1 is very large measuring just under 7.75 inches in length. All 4 have natural wear.

51
Purple Sea Urchins , Mushroom & Brain Coral
2 Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, purple sea urchin exoskeletons. Largest is fully intact except for bottom exit. Stands 2 inches and is 3.25 inches across. Small has a top bored hole both beautiful. 2 mushroom coral pieces. The largest measures 5.5 ...

52
3 Large Collectable Volutidae Shells
A Melo Broderipii, or banded volute measuring 7.5 inches in length, a rare Melo Melo or Indian volute measuring 6.25 inches and a cambium Pepo or African Neptune volute measuring 7.25 inches in length. All have natural as found wear. Neptunes has a l...

53
Gastropods, Tonnidae Collection, Harp Snail
10 Total, A starter collection of Gastropods, Tonnidae. A beautiful 2.25 inches tall x 1.75 inch Harp snail shell is in this collection. It anlso Includes these Tonna�s: sulcosa, Tessolota, Pennata, ficus ventricosa, a lovely Rapa Rapa shell, an...

54
5 Pieces Coral, Wavy Lettuce & Branch
5 pieces of coral including a larger piece of rare wavy lettuce leaf Foliose coral measuring roughly 4 inches tall x 5.5 wide x 4 inches deep, 2 pieces of Digitate style coral and a hunk of a brain like coral.

55
Cypridea/Cowrie Collectors Box
A divided organizer full of beautiful cowrie shells not limited to but including Jenneria pustulata, Naria erosa, Naria Labrolineata, purple top cowrie, Maurita Arabica, Cyprea Tigris and MORE. All anre under 2.5 inches. Explore!

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2 Huge Knobbed Whelks, Busycon Carica
Two very large knobbed whelks. Largest is 4.5 inches tall x 12.25 wide x 4.5 inches. Both have natural wear as found. Busycon carica. In addition to being a source of food for loggerhead sea turtles and keeping bivalve populations in check, this sea ...

57
3 Outstanding Collector Shells, Volute, Conch
A beautiful specimen of a cymbiola Imperialis, imperial volute shell. Measures 2.5 inches tall x 5 wide x 3 inches deep. A beautiful melongena Corona or kings crown shell measuring roughly 1.75 inches tall x 4.5 wide x 2.5 inches deep, and A Sinistro...

58
Gigantic Red Abalone, Smaller Mexican Green
A very large unpolished Haliotis Rufens, red abalone shell measuring roughly 3 inches tall x 9.25 wide x 7.5 inches deep. An unpolished green Mexican abalone shell measuring roughly 2 inches tall x 5.5 wide x 4 inches deep. Both have natural as found...

59
Natural Lrg Starfish Collection- 5 Total
A very large Oreaster reticulatus, or red cushion sea star is 2.5 inches tall x 8.5 wide x 8.5 inches deep. A beautiful specimen of a Mexican Sun Star Heliaster Kubiniji, 2 sugar starfish and 1 horned sea star. All are in excellent condition shape. G...

60
HUGE Natural Find Pink Conch Shell, 1 Smaller
Queen conch, also known as Aliger gigas, are found in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. They are a herbivore that eat algae and seagrass, and are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These shells are worn and the largest ha...

61
Explore Shells Starter, Unique Collection
Beautiful specimens in a compartmented case. Includes but not limited to; Conus Capitaneus, Cyprea Comptonii, Doxander Vittatus, Mancinellas, a beautiful complete Venus clam, moon snail shells and a tutufa Bufo to name a few. Collect some of these mo...

62
Lovely Tent Olive & Fulgoraria Bailorum
A lovely specimen of a large Oliva porphyria Camp, TENT OLIVE Seashell. Measures just over 4 inches in length. An equally beautiful and rare Fulgoraria bailorum shell. Measures 4.5 inches long. Has a natural chip from the siphonal canal area.

63
Starfish & Sea Urchin Exoskeletons, Sea Horse
Largest starfish is 10 inches. The largest sea urchin, Echinus esculentus is 3.75 x 4.5 inches. Extended taxidermies seahorse is 8 inches long. All in as found conditions.

64
Complete Ruffled Clams & Atlantic Cockles
One small and one A large complete Ruffled Clam Shells , Tridacna Squamosa. Large is roughly 4.5 inches tall x 6.5 wide x 5 inches deep. 2 glued shut complete giant Atlantic scallop/ cockle shells. Largest is 3 tall x 4 wide x 3 inches deep.

65
Auger Collection, Tibia Fusus- 7 Total
A beautiful 8 inch Tibia Fusus , shinbone shell, 2 Mitra Mitra augers, one is large at 5.5 inches long. A large 5.75 inch long marlin spike and three smaller shells including Terebra Maculata, cutata & Dimidiata.

66
Rarities Collection, Epitonium Scalare- 15 Total
A beautiful epitonium Scalare shell measuring approximately 2 inches in length. A beautiful 2.75 inch Phalium strigatum. 2 worm snail shells, a lambis Scorpio, 2 Bursa Rubita, 2 small Strombus pugilis, 3 lightning whelks, a beautiful snail shell with...

67
Lot Of Various Coral Specimens-13 Total
Various types of coral from digitate, low cover and brain type. Largest piece is roughly 7.5 x 5 inches.

68
Large Red & Small Green & Paua Abalone, Unpolished
A large 2 inches tall x 7.75 wide x 6 inches deep Harp snail abalone shell with unpolished exterior and three smaller green Mexican style and an Paua abalone shells also unpolished.

69
OUTSTANDING Cypraea/Cowrie Collection, Volva
An outstanding cowrie collection of 12 including a 4.5 inch volva volva, 2 large ovula ovum, Cypraea Tigris, Lyncina lynx, Cypraea mauritia, a measles cowrie and a lovely Cypraea Mappa. Largest is 2 inches tall x 3.75 wide x2.75 inches deep.

70
Perfect Olive, Conidae Collection
A beautiful Conidae cylinder textile perio/ ponderosa. A conus delessertii and lovely perfect olive miniacea plus, 6 pieces .

71
Fabulous Volutes & A Conus
A lovely larger cymbiola Aulica Nobilis, or Noble volute. The largest at 3 inches tall x 6 wide x 3.75 inches deep. An Alcithoe Arabica, a small Melo volute and a Pionconus Assimilis. All are beautiful & Natural as found, 4 pieces.

72
Gigantic Queen Helmet W/ Acorn Barnacles
This is an old shell ! Cassis madagascariensis, common name the queen helmet, is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and bonnet shells.It is known for being the largest species of its family in the Atlantic Ocean. Thi...

73
Amazing Snail Shells By Land & Sea Collection
An amazing collection of snail shells by land and by sea. Includes a large African land snail shell measuring 4.25 inches in length and a Papuina Pulcherrima or a green land snail from Papua New Guinea. A few others are magpie turbos, turbo Petholatu...

74
Collectors Shells, Bubo, Lotoria, Turban
Tutufa (Tutufa) bubo, common name the "giant frog snail" or "giant frog shell", is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Bursidae, the frog shells. Measures roughly 3.5 inches tall x 8 wide x 4 inches. A per...

75
Explore Corals Large Collection
Several different types of corals from digitate, table and branch style to cover. Includes a huge piece of mushroom coral measuring over 7 inches. All as found.

76
OUTSTANDING Murex Collectors Lot, Venus Comb
The Venus comb murex, scientific name Murex pecten Is in excellent condition and measures 4.75 inches in length. The spikes and coloration are spectacular. Included is a pink mouth murex, 2 murex endiva or radix, a 5 inch Haustellum haustellum, a sma...

77
2 Knobbed Tritons, 2 Tulip Fasciolaria
2 Charonia Lampas or knobbed Triton shells. Longest is roughly 7.5 inches. 2 Tulip Fasciolaria, Tulipa Shells. Longest is roughly 8.75 inches. All as found.

78
Over 3lb�s Of Cerithium, Mini Cowries +
Over 3 pounds of cerithium auger like mini shells and cowrie like mini shells. Great for crafting. Range from .25 of an inch to just over 1.5 inches. All beautiful. Some other shells may be thrown in including worm snail fragments.

79
Large Land & Sea Snail Shells
2 large Helicophanta geayi land snail shells, 2 Turbo Marmoratus Green Turban Shells, 1 is natural one is polished to the MOP. The largest is a natural zebra turbo snail shell measuring 3 inches tall x 4.25 inches wide. All are beautiful.

80
Graduated Set Natural Queen Conch, Aliger Gigas
Aliger gigas, originally known as Strombus gigas or more recently as Lobatus gigas, commonly known as the queen conch. Largest is roughly 3.5 inches tall x 7 wide x 5 inches deep. All in naturally found condition. They are a herbivore that eat algae ...

81
Amazing Spiral & Rarities Collection, Land & Sea
Rare Biplex Perca, Tectarius Periwinkles, Clanculus pharaonius, Clanculus buijsei, Calliostoma annulatum or purple ring top snail shell, a giant acorn barnacle, sundial shells, Caracolus sagemon, Marisa cornuarietis, Guildfordia yoka, Flabellum mosel...

82
AMAZING Cave Calcite, Argonite + Formations
5 pieces of what appears to be cave crystalline formations of a mix of calcite, argonite, fiorite, scolicite, arigonite or quartz like. All have unique crystal or stub forms and all are not pin pointed in make up. Most likely from cave interiors as s...

83
Beautiful RARE Collection, Harp, Tonna +
A large beautiful Harpa Major, a perfect Phalium bandatum, an exceptional Tonna dolium, a melongena patula, a perfect ficus gracilis, a neverita, aramshorn shell, a 5 inch Dentalium longitrorsum Shell, a polished bone of sort, possibly sea life rib, ...

84
Over 3 lb�s Of Olive & Coquina Shells
A large box of mix olive shells from 1 - 2.5 inches in length. A container full of colorful coquina shells. Over 3 pounds. Great for crafters.

85
Queen & Horned Helmet Shells
Cassis madagascariensis, common name the queen helmet, is 5 inches tall x 7 wide x 5 inches deep. King or horned helmet cassis Cornuta is 5 inches tall x 7 wide x 6.75 inches deep. Both have natural wear and as found. Both have labels that can be re...

86
Volute & Conus Collection, Voluta Nobilis
A large voluta nobilis measuring 2.5 inches tall x 4.5 wide x 3.75 inches deep. A Cymbiola vespertilio, Conus geographus, Phasmoconus australis, Conus Regius, Cymbiola vespertilio and MORE to explore. There are 14 pieces total

87
Medium Goliath & Pink Conch Shells
2 medium sized natural found shells including a Lobatus goliath conch and the largest of the two measuring roughly 4.5 inches tall x 8 wide x 6 inches deep ,a Aliger gigas, pink conch are found in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. They are a herbi...

88
Rarities Collection Conch, Bonnet , Japonica
Melongina corona�s, 2 Judas Ear Cassidula, a beautiful Phalium flammiferum stripped bottom, a lovely Phalium glaucum, Casmaria ponderosa, PHALIUM UMBILICATUM, Blowing Shankh, Babylonia areolata, rare Babylonia japonica plus !all in a sectioned b...

89
Clam & Oyster / Bivalve Shells Starter Collection
A lovely and colorful starter collection for anyone interested in collecting clam and oyster shells. Lots of interesting, a few rare and all beautiful bivalve shells. Some are completed. All under 4 inches in a partitioned box. Would be EXCELLENT for...

90
Lovely Murex & Turbanellum Collection, ENDIVE
A beautiful endive murex measuring 3 inches in length, Pink mouthed, Radix, Cabbage and regals plus a turbanellum. Largest is 3.5 inches tall x 4.5 wide x 3.5 inches deep, 9 pieces total.

91
2 Lobatus/Aleger Gigas, Queen Conch
2 medium sized natural worn found Pink conch. Largest is roughly 6 inches tall x 9 wide x 8 inches deep. Queen conch, also known as Aliger gigas, are found in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. They are a herbivore that eat algae and seagrass, and ...

92
Strombidae, Murex PLUS Collectors Box
Largest is the melongena Ternatana at 6 inches in length.

93
Huge Lot Various Sea Shells, Crafts
Over a pound of banded tulips, 2 pounds of mixed Strombidae and bivalves, lots of various colored mini shells plus!! Excellent crafters lot!!

94
Completed Bivalves Collection
All are completed and secured shut. Large pearlized clam shells, a Hippopus Hippopus, a royal cloak scallop, Lioconcha Castrensis, zig zag tent clam shells, polished brown oval limpet, and a beautiful polished tiger in a lava clam shell. Largest is 4...

95
Rarities, Oddities & Unique Specimens
A few long twisted worm shell, Tenagodus armatus, Unique coral formation around wood, petrified coral pieces, large and tiny collection of Dentalium longitrorsum Shells, colored coral specimens, a calcite cave formation piece, and a large shark verta...

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Outstanding Rare Completed Bivalve Collection
Huge mother of pearl gold lip completed shell measuring 8.25 x 7.5 inches. Black maleus maleus, and a large 8 inch maleus Albus, 2 Lopha cristagalli, the cockscomb oyster.. one is clutched on a piece of coral !! 2 Sunday Venus clam, Atlantic jackknif...

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Exceptional Mini Shell Lot, Rarities
3 divider trays FULL of mini/ baby/ tiny specimens of various collectable shells of all types. Indeed there is bound to be a few rarities in this collection!!! A GREAT homeschool kit or a seasoned collectors mini display of their favorites in mini fo...

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Amazing Seashell Auction from 3 Collectors! Fabulous finds from under the sea! From the incredible large Cassis Madfagascariensis, Tuberosa, and cornuta to the tiny highly collectable Epitonium Pallasi and angulatum! This collection includes chambered nautilus shells, huge red and mexican green abelones, tritons trumpets, giant clam shells, Spondylus Varius, and outstanding murex shells including venus comb!! Several outstanding pieces of coral including LARGE brain corals, beautiful blue coral, digitate corals, rare lettuce coral specimens, a gorgeous venus flower basket glass coral specimen, and the highly sought Allopora Californica or purple coral. LOTS of the unique, rare, interesting and the odd such as; megladon teeth, shark teeth, two HUGE sawfish and swordfish rostrums, corals around pieces of wood, calcite cave formation pieces, sharks vertebre, petrified shells and coral PLUS! Explore the world of cowries, conus, strombidae, bivalves, augers, olives and MORE with several put together collections that are perfect for new collectors, new explorers, homeschool students or just a fun family research project! Something interesting for every shell collector! Monday December 29, 2024 Bid Now! www.tomhallauctions.com Preview the auction by appointment, call 610-799-0808 Items are located at: Tom Hall Auction Gallery, 4644 Main St (Rte 309),Schnecksville, Pa. 18078 Pick up times after the auction: 12PM-3:30PM the day after the auction, 9:30AM-3:30PM Monday � Friday within 7 days of the auction. In-house shipping! Bid confidently as we handle the packing and shipping straight from our gallery to you. Quick. Easy. Done! We ship via UPS and USPS depending on cost. We also ship media mail for items that qualify. (This is a discounted service via USPS) International shipping is available. We regularly ship to Canada and all over the world. Please note all international orders ship as merchandise with the auction value noted for customs. Sorry but we DO NOT accept prepaid shipping labels or 3rd party shipping labels. All orders must ship on our account. All orders ship insured using brand new packing materials from Uline. We use lots of bubble wrap and free flow peanuts as needed. We normally charge $5 to $10 for packing plus materials. Materials usually cost $2-$5 dollars. So expect to pay $7 to $15 PLUS actual shipping. Larger more complex orders will have additional costs and charges. With OVER 4 thousand shipments last year we had less than one tenth of one percent damage. We know how to PACK!! Please feel free to call or email shipping@tomhallauctions.com with any questions. Just ask for Paul Happy Bidding! For shipping inquiries, contact us at: shipping@tomhallauctions.com. Online bidding Terms: Major Credit Cards, 15% Buyer�s Premium, 6% Sales Tax collected if you have not provided a valid Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. Do you have Something to Sell? We Can Help. Real Estate * Downsizing * Estates * Business Liquidations Estate Appraisals * Jewelry & Couture Motorcycle & Car Collection

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Lobatus/Aleger Gigas, Queen Conch, Pink Conch
Lovely pink hue in the operculum and light left over areas of periostracum. Measures roughly 6.5 inches tall x 10 inches wide x 8 inches deep. Queen conch, also known as Aliger gigas, are found in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. They are a herb...

2
Heliopora Coerulea, Blue Coral
Large beautiful color piece of Heliopora coerulea (Blue Coral). Measures approximately 6.5 tall x 8 Wide x 7 inches deep. It has a couple of areas that have worn away or chipped.

3
Cassis Cornuta, Horned Helmet Shell
Cassis cornuta, common name the horned helmet, is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae. Perfect condition and measures roughly 7 tall x 8 Wide x 5.75 inches deep. Light flea bite chips along the fr...

4
Large Beautiful Piece Of Brain Coral
A large tuft of well formed Pseudodiploria clivosa, the knobby brain coral. Measures roughly 6 tall x 9.5 Wide x 8 inches deep. Brain coral is a common name given to various corals in the families Mussidae and Merulinidae, so called due to their gene...

5
3 Strombidae, 1 LARGE Spider Conch
A large and beautiful Lambris Chiragra, spider conch measuring roughly 10 Wide x 7 inches deep and is close to 2.5 inches in height laying flat. Included is 1 lambris Scopious 5 inches in length and a Hapago measuring 5.25 inches in length. All in ex...

6
Rare Allopora Californica, Purple Hydrocoral
The purple hydrocoral is a slow growing cold water species found from northern California to Baja California. It is found on rocky reefs and offshore banks, especially in the southern California Channel Islands. This species may take 25 years to grow...

7
1 LARGE, 1 Small Tonnidae Shells
A very large Tonna Cepa shell. Approximately 4.5 tall x 8 Wide x 6 inches deep. A lovely Tonna Perdix measuring approximately 2 tall x 4.25 Wide x 2.5 inches deep. Natural crack in top front.

8
Chambered Pearl Nautilus Intact & Half Shells
Tigris Nautilus polished. Intact shell is approximately 3.5 tall x 6.5 Wide x 5.5 inches deep and the half slice is 6.75 in height x 5.25 inches wide. Simply beautiful and delicate!

9
Set Of Large Orthpceras Display Fossils
1 standing tower display and two setting stones of Orthoceras fossils. Orthoceras is a type of nautiloid cephalopod, related to modern-day squids, octopuses, and nautiluses. The most distinctive feature of Orthoceras is its long, straight shell, whic...

10
Rare Allopora Californica, Purple Hydrocoral
The purple hydrocoral is a slow growing cold water species found from northern California to Baja California. It is found on rocky reefs and offshore banks, especially in the southern California Channel Islands. This species may take 25 years to grow...

11
Charonia Tritonis, Triton's Trumpet Shell
A beautiful mid sized Charonia tritonis, common name the Triton's trumpet, the giant triton or pu is a species of very large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Charoniidae, the tritons. This shell is in excellent condition diction me...

12
Giant Lions Paw & Squamosa Clam Shells, Complete
A large 2.75 x 6.25 x 6.75 inches pecten subnodosus or lions paw clam shell. Both bottom and top present. A complete Tridacna Squamosa or fluted clam shell. Both sides have been clear wired shut. Intact it measures roughly 3.75 x 6.25 x 4.75 inches. ...

13
Chambered Tigris Nautilus Shell
A beautiful intact Tigris Nautilus shell. The shell is approximately 3 x 6.75 x 5.25 inches.

14
Turbanica, Trochus Niloticus, Turban Shells
5 shells, 4 are pearlized or polished of the periostracum and prismatic layers revealing the mother of pearl like layer. Largest is 4 x 4 inches. One has a small hole at the top, possibly a predatory hole.

15
Puffer Fish & Horned Cow Fish Dried Specimens
A large and a small puffer fish specimen. Large is 3.25 x 7 x 3.25 inches. A small horned cow fish specimen. All see, fully intact with maybe a scale or two or spike or two chipped.

16
LARGE Genuine Branch Of Coral
A lovely huge piece of genuine coral. Just over 15 inches in length and approximately 14.5 inches wide. One tip has been broken but adds to the irregularities of the natural world charm. Perfect for display or a large tank set up.

17
Charonia Tritonis, Triton's Trumpet Shell
A beautiful mid sized Charonia tritonis, common name the Triton's trumpet, the giant triton or pu is a species of very large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Charoniidae, the tritons. This shell is in excellent condition with only ...

18
Murex Collection, Large Shells
A mounted Murex Ramosus, a large beautiful and perfect pink- mouthed Murex, a very large 6 inch murex and a worn, most likely found in wash up, large murex. All are unique.

19
HUGE Horned Helmet, Cassis Cornuta Shell
Cassis cornuta, common name the horned helmet, is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and their allies. This shell appears older and worn to the middle shell layer. It�s be...

20
Lrg Conus Leopardus, Conus Loroisii
2 very large and one medium Conus leopard is or leapard cone shells. Largest is just under 5.25 inches in length. Wear to the fronts of the larger shells. A lovely 3 inch conus loroisii shell. 3 have tape labels on that can be removed.

21
Huge Intact Spondylus Varius Shell
A species of large marine bivalve mollusk in the Spondylidae family, is commonly known as the Spiny Oyster. It is the largest among the spiny oysters, with a maximum size of approximately 8 inches. This one is close to 9 inches in length! Fully intac...

22
Amazing Venus Flower Basket Glass Sponge
One of natures marvels of architecture and design!! The Venus� flower basket is a glass sponge made up of 1000s of tiny pores, which draw in water so the sponge can feed on bacteria & plankton. This process helps keep our oceans clean as a small...

23
2 Cassis Tuberosa, King Hemet Shells, Cameo Shells
2 beautiful young Cassis tuberosa, the king helmet shells. It is a species of very large sea snail with a solid, heavy shell, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and their allies. Largest is 4 inches tall x 6.25 wide ...

24
Large Swordfish & A Sawfish Rostrum, Antique
A very large taxidermied swordfish rostrum ( bill, Snout). 20 inches in length. Has holes drilled for wall mount. A signed antique taxidermied sawfish rostrum measuring 12 inches. Possibly late 19th century in signature style. Both have a few chipped...

25
2 Lively Pieces Of Acropora Coral, 1 Large
One large piece of acropora or table branch coral. Measures approximately 8 inches tall x 10 wide x 9 inches deep. A smaller piece of branch like coral included. Some flutes have chips from the tops.

26
Gigantic Cassis madagascariensis, Queens Helmet
Cassis madagascariensis, common name the queen helmet, is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and bonnet shells.It is known for being the largest species of its family in the Atlantic Ocean. This shell is 7.25 inches ...

27
Conus & Strombus Collection-13Total
A collection of 9 conus shells and 4 Strombus. Includes Conus spurious, Prometheus, miles, Virgo, marmoreus, geographus, coronutus & More. Included 4 Strombus luhuanus. Largest is 3.5 inches in length.

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Pseudodiploria Clivosa, knobby Brain Coral+
A lovely formed piece of Pseudodiploria clivosa, the knobby brain coral. Measures 5 inches tall x 7 wide x 6.5 inches deep. Another large piece of a tuft of fossilized brain coral. Heavy and measures roughly 7.25 inches tall x 8 wide x 5.5 inches de...

29
Lambis Millipeda & Chiragra Lot, Spider Conch
7 conch shells including a large and 2 medium spider conch and 4 millipeda style conches. Largest is 10 x 6.5 inches. All are as found and have labels that can be removed.

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2 Large Giant Clam Half Shells
2 large giant clam half shells. Excellent bowls, aquarium additions or decorations. Largest is 5.5 inches tall and 12 x 8 inches. Both have natural lines, nicks ext.

31
2 Pieces Of Tubipora Musica, Pipe Organ Coral
2 pieces of natural Tubipora Musica, or pipe organ coral. Largest is 6 inches tall x 4 wide x 4 inches deep. Beautiful seascape addition.

32
3 Complete Hippopus Clam, Horse Hoof Clam Shells
Hippopus hippopus, also known as the Horse Hoof clam and Strawberry clam, is a species of giant clam in the Subfamily Tridacninae and the genus Hippopus. 3 completed shells. Two are glued together. Largest has beautiful colorations and measures rough...

33
1 LRG Rare Red Abalone, Smaller Paua & Red
A large Haliotis Rufens red abalone shell. Measures 2.5 tall x 7.75 wide x 6 inches deep. Includes a polished smaller paua abelone and a red abelone marked Japan.

34
Lrg Piece Pocillopora Damicornis, White Lace Coral
A large piece of white lace branch style natural coral. Measures roughly 5.25 inches tall x 8 wide x 6.5 inches deep. Lovely addition to a salt water tank or seascape display !

35
Cowrie Collection-13 Total
Includes large Cypraea Tigris, Mauritiana & Mappa Cowries and smaller carbeola, onyx, maurita Elegantra and maculifera cowries. Largest is 2 inches tall x 3.5 wide x 2.5 inches deep.

36
Arrowhead, Keyhole Sand Dollars, Giant Biscuits
Giant sea biscuits, arrow head/ keyhole sand dollars. Largest is a biscuit measuring 7.25 x 6 inches.

37
Hippopus, Horse Hoof Clam Half Shells
Half shells of the Hippopus Hippopus, horse hoof clam, bear paw, strawberry clam Etc. all three have a shaved front to be a level bottom as a dish, soap tray or display. Largest is 3 inches tall x 8.25 wide x 5.75 inches deep.

38
Strombidae Collection, Aratum Roding +
Collection includes a Strombus Aratum roding, Listeri, Aliger Gallus or rooster tail Strombus, and a larger Strombus Latissimus measuring roughly 2.75 inches tall x 6.5 wide x 5 inches deep. All are in exceptional shape.

39
2 Beautiful Pieces Of Coral
Natural Acropora spiky lace coral spray measures 3.5 inches tall x 8 wide x 7 inches deep. Has unique branch that grows into itself. Piece of Acropora gemmifera or brown stem branch coral is 5.5 tall x 3 wide x 7 inches deep.

40
Large Polished Turbans, MOP Black Lip
Two large polished turban shells revealing Mother of Pearl largest is 4 x 4.25 inches. Included is A large 8.5 x 7 inch polished black lip clam of mother of pearl.

41
Beautiful Murex Collection, Venus Comb
A beautiful murex collection consisting of a lovely and delicate murex pecten or Venus comb. All spikes appear present. Measures 4 inches in length. Includes a chicoreus nobilis, pterynotus miyokoae, and a Distorio Kurzi. Larger shells are a pink mou...

42
Polished Abalone & White Heart Cockle Shells
A stunning large polished green Mexican abalone shell measuring 2 inches tall x 6.5 wide x 4.75 inches deep, a medium polished paua abalone shell and two complete Cardium Cardissa ,heart cockle shells. Glued together.

43
1 Large 1 Smaller Half Hippopus Clam Shells
1 large half Hippopus, Horse Hoof/ strawberry clam and one smaller. The largest measures 4.25 inches tall x 10.25 wide x 7.5 inches deep. Great for decorating, dishes, catch alls or fish tanks.

44
Gorgeous Lrg Terebra Maculata, Conus Leopardus
Two beautiful larger marlin spikes or terebra maculata auger shells. Longest is 7.25 inches. Both have beautiful end caps. Large conus Leopardus shell measures 3.75 inches.

45
2 Pieces Of Natural Coral
Taller white natural branch coral measures 9.5 inches tall.

46
Medium Tristan�s Trumpet & A Horse Conch
A Charonia variegata or tritons trumpet shell. Has bored hole plugged and a chip on the siphonal canals outer edge. Measures 11 inches long. A Triplofusus giganteus, commonly known as the Florida horse conch, or the giant horse conch is 10.5 inches a...

47
4 Vintage Carved Cowries Souvenirs
Vintage cowrie shell souvenirs. Carved designs in the back of cypraea Tigris shells. All are 3.5 inches in length or slightly smaller.

48
Sand Dollars & Sea Biscuits-10 Total
Collection of keyhole, arrowhead sand dollars and three sea biscuits. Largest is 2 inches tall x 5 inches wide x 4 inches deep.

49
Cassis Tuberosa, King Helmet Shell, Cameo Shell
Cassis tuberosa, the king helmet, is a species of very large sea snail with a solid, heavy shell, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and their allies. This shell is beautiful and measures 5.25 inches tall x 8 wide x ...

50
4 Terebra Maculata, Marlin Spike Augers, 1 LRG
4 marlin spike auger shells revealing Mother, Terebra Maculata. 1 is very large measuring just under 7.75 inches in length. All 4 have natural wear.

51
Purple Sea Urchins , Mushroom & Brain Coral
2 Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, purple sea urchin exoskeletons. Largest is fully intact except for bottom exit. Stands 2 inches and is 3.25 inches across. Small has a top bored hole both beautiful. 2 mushroom coral pieces. The largest measures 5.5 ...

52
3 Large Collectable Volutidae Shells
A Melo Broderipii, or banded volute measuring 7.5 inches in length, a rare Melo Melo or Indian volute measuring 6.25 inches and a cambium Pepo or African Neptune volute measuring 7.25 inches in length. All have natural as found wear. Neptunes has a l...

53
Gastropods, Tonnidae Collection, Harp Snail
10 Total, A starter collection of Gastropods, Tonnidae. A beautiful 2.25 inches tall x 1.75 inch Harp snail shell is in this collection. It anlso Includes these Tonna�s: sulcosa, Tessolota, Pennata, ficus ventricosa, a lovely Rapa Rapa shell, an...

54
5 Pieces Coral, Wavy Lettuce & Branch
5 pieces of coral including a larger piece of rare wavy lettuce leaf Foliose coral measuring roughly 4 inches tall x 5.5 wide x 4 inches deep, 2 pieces of Digitate style coral and a hunk of a brain like coral.

55
Cypridea/Cowrie Collectors Box
A divided organizer full of beautiful cowrie shells not limited to but including Jenneria pustulata, Naria erosa, Naria Labrolineata, purple top cowrie, Maurita Arabica, Cyprea Tigris and MORE. All anre under 2.5 inches. Explore!

56
2 Huge Knobbed Whelks, Busycon Carica
Two very large knobbed whelks. Largest is 4.5 inches tall x 12.25 wide x 4.5 inches. Both have natural wear as found. Busycon carica. In addition to being a source of food for loggerhead sea turtles and keeping bivalve populations in check, this sea ...

57
3 Outstanding Collector Shells, Volute, Conch
A beautiful specimen of a cymbiola Imperialis, imperial volute shell. Measures 2.5 inches tall x 5 wide x 3 inches deep. A beautiful melongena Corona or kings crown shell measuring roughly 1.75 inches tall x 4.5 wide x 2.5 inches deep, and A Sinistro...

58
Gigantic Red Abalone, Smaller Mexican Green
A very large unpolished Haliotis Rufens, red abalone shell measuring roughly 3 inches tall x 9.25 wide x 7.5 inches deep. An unpolished green Mexican abalone shell measuring roughly 2 inches tall x 5.5 wide x 4 inches deep. Both have natural as found...

59
Natural Lrg Starfish Collection- 5 Total
A very large Oreaster reticulatus, or red cushion sea star is 2.5 inches tall x 8.5 wide x 8.5 inches deep. A beautiful specimen of a Mexican Sun Star Heliaster Kubiniji, 2 sugar starfish and 1 horned sea star. All are in excellent condition shape. G...

60
HUGE Natural Find Pink Conch Shell, 1 Smaller
Queen conch, also known as Aliger gigas, are found in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. They are a herbivore that eat algae and seagrass, and are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These shells are worn and the largest ha...

61
Explore Shells Starter, Unique Collection
Beautiful specimens in a compartmented case. Includes but not limited to; Conus Capitaneus, Cyprea Comptonii, Doxander Vittatus, Mancinellas, a beautiful complete Venus clam, moon snail shells and a tutufa Bufo to name a few. Collect some of these mo...

62
Lovely Tent Olive & Fulgoraria Bailorum
A lovely specimen of a large Oliva porphyria Camp, TENT OLIVE Seashell. Measures just over 4 inches in length. An equally beautiful and rare Fulgoraria bailorum shell. Measures 4.5 inches long. Has a natural chip from the siphonal canal area.

63
Starfish & Sea Urchin Exoskeletons, Sea Horse
Largest starfish is 10 inches. The largest sea urchin, Echinus esculentus is 3.75 x 4.5 inches. Extended taxidermies seahorse is 8 inches long. All in as found conditions.

64
Complete Ruffled Clams & Atlantic Cockles
One small and one A large complete Ruffled Clam Shells , Tridacna Squamosa. Large is roughly 4.5 inches tall x 6.5 wide x 5 inches deep. 2 glued shut complete giant Atlantic scallop/ cockle shells. Largest is 3 tall x 4 wide x 3 inches deep.

65
Auger Collection, Tibia Fusus- 7 Total
A beautiful 8 inch Tibia Fusus , shinbone shell, 2 Mitra Mitra augers, one is large at 5.5 inches long. A large 5.75 inch long marlin spike and three smaller shells including Terebra Maculata, cutata & Dimidiata.

66
Rarities Collection, Epitonium Scalare- 15 Total
A beautiful epitonium Scalare shell measuring approximately 2 inches in length. A beautiful 2.75 inch Phalium strigatum. 2 worm snail shells, a lambis Scorpio, 2 Bursa Rubita, 2 small Strombus pugilis, 3 lightning whelks, a beautiful snail shell with...

67
Lot Of Various Coral Specimens-13 Total
Various types of coral from digitate, low cover and brain type. Largest piece is roughly 7.5 x 5 inches.

68
Large Red & Small Green & Paua Abalone, Unpolished
A large 2 inches tall x 7.75 wide x 6 inches deep Harp snail abalone shell with unpolished exterior and three smaller green Mexican style and an Paua abalone shells also unpolished.

69
OUTSTANDING Cypraea/Cowrie Collection, Volva
An outstanding cowrie collection of 12 including a 4.5 inch volva volva, 2 large ovula ovum, Cypraea Tigris, Lyncina lynx, Cypraea mauritia, a measles cowrie and a lovely Cypraea Mappa. Largest is 2 inches tall x 3.75 wide x2.75 inches deep.

70
Perfect Olive, Conidae Collection
A beautiful Conidae cylinder textile perio/ ponderosa. A conus delessertii and lovely perfect olive miniacea plus, 6 pieces .

71
Fabulous Volutes & A Conus
A lovely larger cymbiola Aulica Nobilis, or Noble volute. The largest at 3 inches tall x 6 wide x 3.75 inches deep. An Alcithoe Arabica, a small Melo volute and a Pionconus Assimilis. All are beautiful & Natural as found, 4 pieces.

72
Gigantic Queen Helmet W/ Acorn Barnacles
This is an old shell ! Cassis madagascariensis, common name the queen helmet, is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and bonnet shells.It is known for being the largest species of its family in the Atlantic Ocean. Thi...

73
Amazing Snail Shells By Land & Sea Collection
An amazing collection of snail shells by land and by sea. Includes a large African land snail shell measuring 4.25 inches in length and a Papuina Pulcherrima or a green land snail from Papua New Guinea. A few others are magpie turbos, turbo Petholatu...

74
Collectors Shells, Bubo, Lotoria, Turban
Tutufa (Tutufa) bubo, common name the "giant frog snail" or "giant frog shell", is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Bursidae, the frog shells. Measures roughly 3.5 inches tall x 8 wide x 4 inches. A per...

75
Explore Corals Large Collection
Several different types of corals from digitate, table and branch style to cover. Includes a huge piece of mushroom coral measuring over 7 inches. All as found.

76
OUTSTANDING Murex Collectors Lot, Venus Comb
The Venus comb murex, scientific name Murex pecten Is in excellent condition and measures 4.75 inches in length. The spikes and coloration are spectacular. Included is a pink mouth murex, 2 murex endiva or radix, a 5 inch Haustellum haustellum, a sma...

77
2 Knobbed Tritons, 2 Tulip Fasciolaria
2 Charonia Lampas or knobbed Triton shells. Longest is roughly 7.5 inches. 2 Tulip Fasciolaria, Tulipa Shells. Longest is roughly 8.75 inches. All as found.

78
Over 3lb�s Of Cerithium, Mini Cowries +
Over 3 pounds of cerithium auger like mini shells and cowrie like mini shells. Great for crafting. Range from .25 of an inch to just over 1.5 inches. All beautiful. Some other shells may be thrown in including worm snail fragments.

79
Large Land & Sea Snail Shells
2 large Helicophanta geayi land snail shells, 2 Turbo Marmoratus Green Turban Shells, 1 is natural one is polished to the MOP. The largest is a natural zebra turbo snail shell measuring 3 inches tall x 4.25 inches wide. All are beautiful.

80
Graduated Set Natural Queen Conch, Aliger Gigas
Aliger gigas, originally known as Strombus gigas or more recently as Lobatus gigas, commonly known as the queen conch. Largest is roughly 3.5 inches tall x 7 wide x 5 inches deep. All in naturally found condition. They are a herbivore that eat algae ...

81
Amazing Spiral & Rarities Collection, Land & Sea
Rare Biplex Perca, Tectarius Periwinkles, Clanculus pharaonius, Clanculus buijsei, Calliostoma annulatum or purple ring top snail shell, a giant acorn barnacle, sundial shells, Caracolus sagemon, Marisa cornuarietis, Guildfordia yoka, Flabellum mosel...

82
AMAZING Cave Calcite, Argonite + Formations
5 pieces of what appears to be cave crystalline formations of a mix of calcite, argonite, fiorite, scolicite, arigonite or quartz like. All have unique crystal or stub forms and all are not pin pointed in make up. Most likely from cave interiors as s...

83
Beautiful RARE Collection, Harp, Tonna +
A large beautiful Harpa Major, a perfect Phalium bandatum, an exceptional Tonna dolium, a melongena patula, a perfect ficus gracilis, a neverita, aramshorn shell, a 5 inch Dentalium longitrorsum Shell, a polished bone of sort, possibly sea life rib, ...

84
Over 3 lb�s Of Olive & Coquina Shells
A large box of mix olive shells from 1 - 2.5 inches in length. A container full of colorful coquina shells. Over 3 pounds. Great for crafters.

85
Queen & Horned Helmet Shells
Cassis madagascariensis, common name the queen helmet, is 5 inches tall x 7 wide x 5 inches deep. King or horned helmet cassis Cornuta is 5 inches tall x 7 wide x 6.75 inches deep. Both have natural wear and as found. Both have labels that can be re...

86
Volute & Conus Collection, Voluta Nobilis
A large voluta nobilis measuring 2.5 inches tall x 4.5 wide x 3.75 inches deep. A Cymbiola vespertilio, Conus geographus, Phasmoconus australis, Conus Regius, Cymbiola vespertilio and MORE to explore. There are 14 pieces total

87
Medium Goliath & Pink Conch Shells
2 medium sized natural found shells including a Lobatus goliath conch and the largest of the two measuring roughly 4.5 inches tall x 8 wide x 6 inches deep ,a Aliger gigas, pink conch are found in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. They are a herbi...

88
Rarities Collection Conch, Bonnet , Japonica
Melongina corona�s, 2 Judas Ear Cassidula, a beautiful Phalium flammiferum stripped bottom, a lovely Phalium glaucum, Casmaria ponderosa, PHALIUM UMBILICATUM, Blowing Shankh, Babylonia areolata, rare Babylonia japonica plus !all in a sectioned b...

89
Clam & Oyster / Bivalve Shells Starter Collection
A lovely and colorful starter collection for anyone interested in collecting clam and oyster shells. Lots of interesting, a few rare and all beautiful bivalve shells. Some are completed. All under 4 inches in a partitioned box. Would be EXCELLENT for...

90
Lovely Murex & Turbanellum Collection, ENDIVE
A beautiful endive murex measuring 3 inches in length, Pink mouthed, Radix, Cabbage and regals plus a turbanellum. Largest is 3.5 inches tall x 4.5 wide x 3.5 inches deep, 9 pieces total.

91
2 Lobatus/Aleger Gigas, Queen Conch
2 medium sized natural worn found Pink conch. Largest is roughly 6 inches tall x 9 wide x 8 inches deep. Queen conch, also known as Aliger gigas, are found in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. They are a herbivore that eat algae and seagrass, and ...

92
Strombidae, Murex PLUS Collectors Box
Largest is the melongena Ternatana at 6 inches in length.

93
Huge Lot Various Sea Shells, Crafts
Over a pound of banded tulips, 2 pounds of mixed Strombidae and bivalves, lots of various colored mini shells plus!! Excellent crafters lot!!

94
Completed Bivalves Collection
All are completed and secured shut. Large pearlized clam shells, a Hippopus Hippopus, a royal cloak scallop, Lioconcha Castrensis, zig zag tent clam shells, polished brown oval limpet, and a beautiful polished tiger in a lava clam shell. Largest is 4...

95
Rarities, Oddities & Unique Specimens
A few long twisted worm shell, Tenagodus armatus, Unique coral formation around wood, petrified coral pieces, large and tiny collection of Dentalium longitrorsum Shells, colored coral specimens, a calcite cave formation piece, and a large shark verta...

96
Outstanding Rare Completed Bivalve Collection
Huge mother of pearl gold lip completed shell measuring 8.25 x 7.5 inches. Black maleus maleus, and a large 8 inch maleus Albus, 2 Lopha cristagalli, the cockscomb oyster.. one is clutched on a piece of coral !! 2 Sunday Venus clam, Atlantic jackknif...

97
Exceptional Mini Shell Lot, Rarities
3 divider trays FULL of mini/ baby/ tiny specimens of various collectable shells of all types. Indeed there is bound to be a few rarities in this collection!!! A GREAT homeschool kit or a seasoned collectors mini display of their favorites in mini fo...

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12-29-2024 Amazing Seashell Auction!
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Auction Date(s)
Bidding Starts: Tuesday Dec 10
Bidding Ends: Sunday Dec 29
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Amazing Seashell Auction from 3 Collectors! Fabulous finds from under the sea! From the incredible large Cassis Madfagascariensis, Tuberosa, and cornuta to the tiny highly collectable Epitonium Pallasi and angulatum! This collection includes chambered nautilus shells, huge red and mexican green abelones, tritons trumpets, giant clam shells, Spondylus Varius, and outstanding murex shells including venus comb!! Several outstanding pieces of coral including LARGE brain corals, beautiful blue coral, digitate corals, rare lettuce coral specimens, a gorgeous venus flower basket glass coral specimen, and the highly sought Allopora Californica or purple coral. LOTS of the unique, rare, interesting and the odd such as; megladon teeth, shark teeth, two HUGE sawfish and swordfish rostrums, corals around pieces of wood, calcite cave formation pieces, sharks vertebre, petrified shells and coral PLUS! Explore the world of cowries, conus, strombidae, bivalves, augers, olives and MORE with several put together collections that are perfect for new collectors, new explorers, homeschool students or just a fun family research project! Something interesting for every shell collector! Monday December 29, 2024 Bid Now! www.tomhallauctions.com Preview the auction by appointment, call 610-799-0808 Items are located at: Tom Hall Auction Gallery, 4644 Main St (Rte 309),Schnecksville, Pa. 18078 Pick up times after the auction: 12PM-3:30PM the day after the auction, 9:30AM-3:30PM Monday � Friday within 7 days of the auction. In-house shipping! Bid confidently as we handle the packing and shipping straight from our gallery to you. Quick. Easy. Done! We ship via UPS and USPS depending on cost. We also ship media mail for items that qualify. (This is a discounted service via USPS) International shipping is available. We regularly ship to Canada and all over the world. Please note all international orders ship as merchandise with the auction value noted for customs. Sorry but we DO NOT accept prepaid shipping labels or 3rd party shipping labels. All orders must ship on our account. All orders ship insured using brand new packing materials from Uline. We use lots of bubble wrap and free flow peanuts as needed. We normally charge $5 to $10 for packing plus materials. Materials usually cost $2-$5 dollars. So expect to pay $7 to $15 PLUS actual shipping. Larger more complex orders will have additional costs and charges. With OVER 4 thousand shipments last year we had less than one tenth of one percent damage. We know how to PACK!! Please feel free to call or email shipping@tomhallauctions.com with any questions. Just ask for Paul Happy Bidding! For shipping inquiries, contact us at: shipping@tomhallauctions.com. Online bidding Terms: Major Credit Cards, 15% Buyer�s Premium, 6% Sales Tax collected if you have not provided a valid Sales Tax Exemption Certificate. Do you have Something to Sell? We Can Help. Real Estate * Downsizing * Estates * Business Liquidations Estate Appraisals * Jewelry & Couture Motorcycle & Car Collection

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Lobatus/Aleger Gigas, Queen Conch, Pink Conch
Lovely pink hue in the operculum and light left over areas of periostracum. Measures roughly 6.5 inches tall x 10 inches wide x 8 inches deep. Queen conch, also known as Aliger gigas, are found in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. They are a herb...

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Heliopora Coerulea, Blue Coral
Large beautiful color piece of Heliopora coerulea (Blue Coral). Measures approximately 6.5 tall x 8 Wide x 7 inches deep. It has a couple of areas that have worn away or chipped.

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Cassis Cornuta, Horned Helmet Shell
Cassis cornuta, common name the horned helmet, is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae. Perfect condition and measures roughly 7 tall x 8 Wide x 5.75 inches deep. Light flea bite chips along the fr...

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Large Beautiful Piece Of Brain Coral
A large tuft of well formed Pseudodiploria clivosa, the knobby brain coral. Measures roughly 6 tall x 9.5 Wide x 8 inches deep. Brain coral is a common name given to various corals in the families Mussidae and Merulinidae, so called due to their gene...

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3 Strombidae, 1 LARGE Spider Conch
A large and beautiful Lambris Chiragra, spider conch measuring roughly 10 Wide x 7 inches deep and is close to 2.5 inches in height laying flat. Included is 1 lambris Scopious 5 inches in length and a Hapago measuring 5.25 inches in length. All in ex...

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Rare Allopora Californica, Purple Hydrocoral
The purple hydrocoral is a slow growing cold water species found from northern California to Baja California. It is found on rocky reefs and offshore banks, especially in the southern California Channel Islands. This species may take 25 years to grow...

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1 LARGE, 1 Small Tonnidae Shells
A very large Tonna Cepa shell. Approximately 4.5 tall x 8 Wide x 6 inches deep. A lovely Tonna Perdix measuring approximately 2 tall x 4.25 Wide x 2.5 inches deep. Natural crack in top front.

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Chambered Pearl Nautilus Intact & Half Shells
Tigris Nautilus polished. Intact shell is approximately 3.5 tall x 6.5 Wide x 5.5 inches deep and the half slice is 6.75 in height x 5.25 inches wide. Simply beautiful and delicate!

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Set Of Large Orthpceras Display Fossils
1 standing tower display and two setting stones of Orthoceras fossils. Orthoceras is a type of nautiloid cephalopod, related to modern-day squids, octopuses, and nautiluses. The most distinctive feature of Orthoceras is its long, straight shell, whic...

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Rare Allopora Californica, Purple Hydrocoral
The purple hydrocoral is a slow growing cold water species found from northern California to Baja California. It is found on rocky reefs and offshore banks, especially in the southern California Channel Islands. This species may take 25 years to grow...

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Charonia Tritonis, Triton's Trumpet Shell
A beautiful mid sized Charonia tritonis, common name the Triton's trumpet, the giant triton or pu is a species of very large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Charoniidae, the tritons. This shell is in excellent condition diction me...

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Giant Lions Paw & Squamosa Clam Shells, Complete
A large 2.75 x 6.25 x 6.75 inches pecten subnodosus or lions paw clam shell. Both bottom and top present. A complete Tridacna Squamosa or fluted clam shell. Both sides have been clear wired shut. Intact it measures roughly 3.75 x 6.25 x 4.75 inches. ...

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Chambered Tigris Nautilus Shell
A beautiful intact Tigris Nautilus shell. The shell is approximately 3 x 6.75 x 5.25 inches.

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Turbanica, Trochus Niloticus, Turban Shells
5 shells, 4 are pearlized or polished of the periostracum and prismatic layers revealing the mother of pearl like layer. Largest is 4 x 4 inches. One has a small hole at the top, possibly a predatory hole.

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Puffer Fish & Horned Cow Fish Dried Specimens
A large and a small puffer fish specimen. Large is 3.25 x 7 x 3.25 inches. A small horned cow fish specimen. All see, fully intact with maybe a scale or two or spike or two chipped.

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LARGE Genuine Branch Of Coral
A lovely huge piece of genuine coral. Just over 15 inches in length and approximately 14.5 inches wide. One tip has been broken but adds to the irregularities of the natural world charm. Perfect for display or a large tank set up.

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Charonia Tritonis, Triton's Trumpet Shell
A beautiful mid sized Charonia tritonis, common name the Triton's trumpet, the giant triton or pu is a species of very large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Charoniidae, the tritons. This shell is in excellent condition with only ...

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Murex Collection, Large Shells
A mounted Murex Ramosus, a large beautiful and perfect pink- mouthed Murex, a very large 6 inch murex and a worn, most likely found in wash up, large murex. All are unique.

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HUGE Horned Helmet, Cassis Cornuta Shell
Cassis cornuta, common name the horned helmet, is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and their allies. This shell appears older and worn to the middle shell layer. It�s be...

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Lrg Conus Leopardus, Conus Loroisii
2 very large and one medium Conus leopard is or leapard cone shells. Largest is just under 5.25 inches in length. Wear to the fronts of the larger shells. A lovely 3 inch conus loroisii shell. 3 have tape labels on that can be removed.

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Huge Intact Spondylus Varius Shell
A species of large marine bivalve mollusk in the Spondylidae family, is commonly known as the Spiny Oyster. It is the largest among the spiny oysters, with a maximum size of approximately 8 inches. This one is close to 9 inches in length! Fully intac...

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Amazing Venus Flower Basket Glass Sponge
One of natures marvels of architecture and design!! The Venus� flower basket is a glass sponge made up of 1000s of tiny pores, which draw in water so the sponge can feed on bacteria & plankton. This process helps keep our oceans clean as a small...

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2 Cassis Tuberosa, King Hemet Shells, Cameo Shells
2 beautiful young Cassis tuberosa, the king helmet shells. It is a species of very large sea snail with a solid, heavy shell, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and their allies. Largest is 4 inches tall x 6.25 wide ...

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Large Swordfish & A Sawfish Rostrum, Antique
A very large taxidermied swordfish rostrum ( bill, Snout). 20 inches in length. Has holes drilled for wall mount. A signed antique taxidermied sawfish rostrum measuring 12 inches. Possibly late 19th century in signature style. Both have a few chipped...

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2 Lively Pieces Of Acropora Coral, 1 Large
One large piece of acropora or table branch coral. Measures approximately 8 inches tall x 10 wide x 9 inches deep. A smaller piece of branch like coral included. Some flutes have chips from the tops.

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Gigantic Cassis madagascariensis, Queens Helmet
Cassis madagascariensis, common name the queen helmet, is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and bonnet shells.It is known for being the largest species of its family in the Atlantic Ocean. This shell is 7.25 inches ...

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Conus & Strombus Collection-13Total
A collection of 9 conus shells and 4 Strombus. Includes Conus spurious, Prometheus, miles, Virgo, marmoreus, geographus, coronutus & More. Included 4 Strombus luhuanus. Largest is 3.5 inches in length.

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Pseudodiploria Clivosa, knobby Brain Coral+
A lovely formed piece of Pseudodiploria clivosa, the knobby brain coral. Measures 5 inches tall x 7 wide x 6.5 inches deep. Another large piece of a tuft of fossilized brain coral. Heavy and measures roughly 7.25 inches tall x 8 wide x 5.5 inches de...

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Lambis Millipeda & Chiragra Lot, Spider Conch
7 conch shells including a large and 2 medium spider conch and 4 millipeda style conches. Largest is 10 x 6.5 inches. All are as found and have labels that can be removed.

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2 Large Giant Clam Half Shells
2 large giant clam half shells. Excellent bowls, aquarium additions or decorations. Largest is 5.5 inches tall and 12 x 8 inches. Both have natural lines, nicks ext.

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2 Pieces Of Tubipora Musica, Pipe Organ Coral
2 pieces of natural Tubipora Musica, or pipe organ coral. Largest is 6 inches tall x 4 wide x 4 inches deep. Beautiful seascape addition.

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3 Complete Hippopus Clam, Horse Hoof Clam Shells
Hippopus hippopus, also known as the Horse Hoof clam and Strawberry clam, is a species of giant clam in the Subfamily Tridacninae and the genus Hippopus. 3 completed shells. Two are glued together. Largest has beautiful colorations and measures rough...

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1 LRG Rare Red Abalone, Smaller Paua & Red
A large Haliotis Rufens red abalone shell. Measures 2.5 tall x 7.75 wide x 6 inches deep. Includes a polished smaller paua abelone and a red abelone marked Japan.

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Lrg Piece Pocillopora Damicornis, White Lace Coral
A large piece of white lace branch style natural coral. Measures roughly 5.25 inches tall x 8 wide x 6.5 inches deep. Lovely addition to a salt water tank or seascape display !

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Cowrie Collection-13 Total
Includes large Cypraea Tigris, Mauritiana & Mappa Cowries and smaller carbeola, onyx, maurita Elegantra and maculifera cowries. Largest is 2 inches tall x 3.5 wide x 2.5 inches deep.

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Arrowhead, Keyhole Sand Dollars, Giant Biscuits
Giant sea biscuits, arrow head/ keyhole sand dollars. Largest is a biscuit measuring 7.25 x 6 inches.

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Hippopus, Horse Hoof Clam Half Shells
Half shells of the Hippopus Hippopus, horse hoof clam, bear paw, strawberry clam Etc. all three have a shaved front to be a level bottom as a dish, soap tray or display. Largest is 3 inches tall x 8.25 wide x 5.75 inches deep.

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Strombidae Collection, Aratum Roding +
Collection includes a Strombus Aratum roding, Listeri, Aliger Gallus or rooster tail Strombus, and a larger Strombus Latissimus measuring roughly 2.75 inches tall x 6.5 wide x 5 inches deep. All are in exceptional shape.

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2 Beautiful Pieces Of Coral
Natural Acropora spiky lace coral spray measures 3.5 inches tall x 8 wide x 7 inches deep. Has unique branch that grows into itself. Piece of Acropora gemmifera or brown stem branch coral is 5.5 tall x 3 wide x 7 inches deep.

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Large Polished Turbans, MOP Black Lip
Two large polished turban shells revealing Mother of Pearl largest is 4 x 4.25 inches. Included is A large 8.5 x 7 inch polished black lip clam of mother of pearl.

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Beautiful Murex Collection, Venus Comb
A beautiful murex collection consisting of a lovely and delicate murex pecten or Venus comb. All spikes appear present. Measures 4 inches in length. Includes a chicoreus nobilis, pterynotus miyokoae, and a Distorio Kurzi. Larger shells are a pink mou...

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Polished Abalone & White Heart Cockle Shells
A stunning large polished green Mexican abalone shell measuring 2 inches tall x 6.5 wide x 4.75 inches deep, a medium polished paua abalone shell and two complete Cardium Cardissa ,heart cockle shells. Glued together.

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1 Large 1 Smaller Half Hippopus Clam Shells
1 large half Hippopus, Horse Hoof/ strawberry clam and one smaller. The largest measures 4.25 inches tall x 10.25 wide x 7.5 inches deep. Great for decorating, dishes, catch alls or fish tanks.

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Gorgeous Lrg Terebra Maculata, Conus Leopardus
Two beautiful larger marlin spikes or terebra maculata auger shells. Longest is 7.25 inches. Both have beautiful end caps. Large conus Leopardus shell measures 3.75 inches.

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2 Pieces Of Natural Coral
Taller white natural branch coral measures 9.5 inches tall.

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Medium Tristan�s Trumpet & A Horse Conch
A Charonia variegata or tritons trumpet shell. Has bored hole plugged and a chip on the siphonal canals outer edge. Measures 11 inches long. A Triplofusus giganteus, commonly known as the Florida horse conch, or the giant horse conch is 10.5 inches a...

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4 Vintage Carved Cowries Souvenirs
Vintage cowrie shell souvenirs. Carved designs in the back of cypraea Tigris shells. All are 3.5 inches in length or slightly smaller.

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Sand Dollars & Sea Biscuits-10 Total
Collection of keyhole, arrowhead sand dollars and three sea biscuits. Largest is 2 inches tall x 5 inches wide x 4 inches deep.

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Cassis Tuberosa, King Helmet Shell, Cameo Shell
Cassis tuberosa, the king helmet, is a species of very large sea snail with a solid, heavy shell, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and their allies. This shell is beautiful and measures 5.25 inches tall x 8 wide x ...

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4 Terebra Maculata, Marlin Spike Augers, 1 LRG
4 marlin spike auger shells revealing Mother, Terebra Maculata. 1 is very large measuring just under 7.75 inches in length. All 4 have natural wear.

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Purple Sea Urchins , Mushroom & Brain Coral
2 Strongylocentrotus purpuratus, purple sea urchin exoskeletons. Largest is fully intact except for bottom exit. Stands 2 inches and is 3.25 inches across. Small has a top bored hole both beautiful. 2 mushroom coral pieces. The largest measures 5.5 ...

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3 Large Collectable Volutidae Shells
A Melo Broderipii, or banded volute measuring 7.5 inches in length, a rare Melo Melo or Indian volute measuring 6.25 inches and a cambium Pepo or African Neptune volute measuring 7.25 inches in length. All have natural as found wear. Neptunes has a l...

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Gastropods, Tonnidae Collection, Harp Snail
10 Total, A starter collection of Gastropods, Tonnidae. A beautiful 2.25 inches tall x 1.75 inch Harp snail shell is in this collection. It anlso Includes these Tonna�s: sulcosa, Tessolota, Pennata, ficus ventricosa, a lovely Rapa Rapa shell, an...

54
5 Pieces Coral, Wavy Lettuce & Branch
5 pieces of coral including a larger piece of rare wavy lettuce leaf Foliose coral measuring roughly 4 inches tall x 5.5 wide x 4 inches deep, 2 pieces of Digitate style coral and a hunk of a brain like coral.

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Cypridea/Cowrie Collectors Box
A divided organizer full of beautiful cowrie shells not limited to but including Jenneria pustulata, Naria erosa, Naria Labrolineata, purple top cowrie, Maurita Arabica, Cyprea Tigris and MORE. All anre under 2.5 inches. Explore!

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2 Huge Knobbed Whelks, Busycon Carica
Two very large knobbed whelks. Largest is 4.5 inches tall x 12.25 wide x 4.5 inches. Both have natural wear as found. Busycon carica. In addition to being a source of food for loggerhead sea turtles and keeping bivalve populations in check, this sea ...

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3 Outstanding Collector Shells, Volute, Conch
A beautiful specimen of a cymbiola Imperialis, imperial volute shell. Measures 2.5 inches tall x 5 wide x 3 inches deep. A beautiful melongena Corona or kings crown shell measuring roughly 1.75 inches tall x 4.5 wide x 2.5 inches deep, and A Sinistro...

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Gigantic Red Abalone, Smaller Mexican Green
A very large unpolished Haliotis Rufens, red abalone shell measuring roughly 3 inches tall x 9.25 wide x 7.5 inches deep. An unpolished green Mexican abalone shell measuring roughly 2 inches tall x 5.5 wide x 4 inches deep. Both have natural as found...

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Natural Lrg Starfish Collection- 5 Total
A very large Oreaster reticulatus, or red cushion sea star is 2.5 inches tall x 8.5 wide x 8.5 inches deep. A beautiful specimen of a Mexican Sun Star Heliaster Kubiniji, 2 sugar starfish and 1 horned sea star. All are in excellent condition shape. G...

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HUGE Natural Find Pink Conch Shell, 1 Smaller
Queen conch, also known as Aliger gigas, are found in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. They are a herbivore that eat algae and seagrass, and are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These shells are worn and the largest ha...

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Explore Shells Starter, Unique Collection
Beautiful specimens in a compartmented case. Includes but not limited to; Conus Capitaneus, Cyprea Comptonii, Doxander Vittatus, Mancinellas, a beautiful complete Venus clam, moon snail shells and a tutufa Bufo to name a few. Collect some of these mo...

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Lovely Tent Olive & Fulgoraria Bailorum
A lovely specimen of a large Oliva porphyria Camp, TENT OLIVE Seashell. Measures just over 4 inches in length. An equally beautiful and rare Fulgoraria bailorum shell. Measures 4.5 inches long. Has a natural chip from the siphonal canal area.

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Starfish & Sea Urchin Exoskeletons, Sea Horse
Largest starfish is 10 inches. The largest sea urchin, Echinus esculentus is 3.75 x 4.5 inches. Extended taxidermies seahorse is 8 inches long. All in as found conditions.

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Complete Ruffled Clams & Atlantic Cockles
One small and one A large complete Ruffled Clam Shells , Tridacna Squamosa. Large is roughly 4.5 inches tall x 6.5 wide x 5 inches deep. 2 glued shut complete giant Atlantic scallop/ cockle shells. Largest is 3 tall x 4 wide x 3 inches deep.

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Auger Collection, Tibia Fusus- 7 Total
A beautiful 8 inch Tibia Fusus , shinbone shell, 2 Mitra Mitra augers, one is large at 5.5 inches long. A large 5.75 inch long marlin spike and three smaller shells including Terebra Maculata, cutata & Dimidiata.

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Rarities Collection, Epitonium Scalare- 15 Total
A beautiful epitonium Scalare shell measuring approximately 2 inches in length. A beautiful 2.75 inch Phalium strigatum. 2 worm snail shells, a lambis Scorpio, 2 Bursa Rubita, 2 small Strombus pugilis, 3 lightning whelks, a beautiful snail shell with...

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Lot Of Various Coral Specimens-13 Total
Various types of coral from digitate, low cover and brain type. Largest piece is roughly 7.5 x 5 inches.

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Large Red & Small Green & Paua Abalone, Unpolished
A large 2 inches tall x 7.75 wide x 6 inches deep Harp snail abalone shell with unpolished exterior and three smaller green Mexican style and an Paua abalone shells also unpolished.

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OUTSTANDING Cypraea/Cowrie Collection, Volva
An outstanding cowrie collection of 12 including a 4.5 inch volva volva, 2 large ovula ovum, Cypraea Tigris, Lyncina lynx, Cypraea mauritia, a measles cowrie and a lovely Cypraea Mappa. Largest is 2 inches tall x 3.75 wide x2.75 inches deep.

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Perfect Olive, Conidae Collection
A beautiful Conidae cylinder textile perio/ ponderosa. A conus delessertii and lovely perfect olive miniacea plus, 6 pieces .

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Fabulous Volutes & A Conus
A lovely larger cymbiola Aulica Nobilis, or Noble volute. The largest at 3 inches tall x 6 wide x 3.75 inches deep. An Alcithoe Arabica, a small Melo volute and a Pionconus Assimilis. All are beautiful & Natural as found, 4 pieces.

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Gigantic Queen Helmet W/ Acorn Barnacles
This is an old shell ! Cassis madagascariensis, common name the queen helmet, is a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae, the helmet shells and bonnet shells.It is known for being the largest species of its family in the Atlantic Ocean. Thi...

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Amazing Snail Shells By Land & Sea Collection
An amazing collection of snail shells by land and by sea. Includes a large African land snail shell measuring 4.25 inches in length and a Papuina Pulcherrima or a green land snail from Papua New Guinea. A few others are magpie turbos, turbo Petholatu...

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Collectors Shells, Bubo, Lotoria, Turban
Tutufa (Tutufa) bubo, common name the "giant frog snail" or "giant frog shell", is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Bursidae, the frog shells. Measures roughly 3.5 inches tall x 8 wide x 4 inches. A per...

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Explore Corals Large Collection
Several different types of corals from digitate, table and branch style to cover. Includes a huge piece of mushroom coral measuring over 7 inches. All as found.

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OUTSTANDING Murex Collectors Lot, Venus Comb
The Venus comb murex, scientific name Murex pecten Is in excellent condition and measures 4.75 inches in length. The spikes and coloration are spectacular. Included is a pink mouth murex, 2 murex endiva or radix, a 5 inch Haustellum haustellum, a sma...

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2 Knobbed Tritons, 2 Tulip Fasciolaria
2 Charonia Lampas or knobbed Triton shells. Longest is roughly 7.5 inches. 2 Tulip Fasciolaria, Tulipa Shells. Longest is roughly 8.75 inches. All as found.

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Over 3lb�s Of Cerithium, Mini Cowries +
Over 3 pounds of cerithium auger like mini shells and cowrie like mini shells. Great for crafting. Range from .25 of an inch to just over 1.5 inches. All beautiful. Some other shells may be thrown in including worm snail fragments.

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Large Land & Sea Snail Shells
2 large Helicophanta geayi land snail shells, 2 Turbo Marmoratus Green Turban Shells, 1 is natural one is polished to the MOP. The largest is a natural zebra turbo snail shell measuring 3 inches tall x 4.25 inches wide. All are beautiful.

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Graduated Set Natural Queen Conch, Aliger Gigas
Aliger gigas, originally known as Strombus gigas or more recently as Lobatus gigas, commonly known as the queen conch. Largest is roughly 3.5 inches tall x 7 wide x 5 inches deep. All in naturally found condition. They are a herbivore that eat algae ...

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Amazing Spiral & Rarities Collection, Land & Sea
Rare Biplex Perca, Tectarius Periwinkles, Clanculus pharaonius, Clanculus buijsei, Calliostoma annulatum or purple ring top snail shell, a giant acorn barnacle, sundial shells, Caracolus sagemon, Marisa cornuarietis, Guildfordia yoka, Flabellum mosel...

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AMAZING Cave Calcite, Argonite + Formations
5 pieces of what appears to be cave crystalline formations of a mix of calcite, argonite, fiorite, scolicite, arigonite or quartz like. All have unique crystal or stub forms and all are not pin pointed in make up. Most likely from cave interiors as s...

83
Beautiful RARE Collection, Harp, Tonna +
A large beautiful Harpa Major, a perfect Phalium bandatum, an exceptional Tonna dolium, a melongena patula, a perfect ficus gracilis, a neverita, aramshorn shell, a 5 inch Dentalium longitrorsum Shell, a polished bone of sort, possibly sea life rib, ...

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Over 3 lb�s Of Olive & Coquina Shells
A large box of mix olive shells from 1 - 2.5 inches in length. A container full of colorful coquina shells. Over 3 pounds. Great for crafters.

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Queen & Horned Helmet Shells
Cassis madagascariensis, common name the queen helmet, is 5 inches tall x 7 wide x 5 inches deep. King or horned helmet cassis Cornuta is 5 inches tall x 7 wide x 6.75 inches deep. Both have natural wear and as found. Both have labels that can be re...

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Volute & Conus Collection, Voluta Nobilis
A large voluta nobilis measuring 2.5 inches tall x 4.5 wide x 3.75 inches deep. A Cymbiola vespertilio, Conus geographus, Phasmoconus australis, Conus Regius, Cymbiola vespertilio and MORE to explore. There are 14 pieces total

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Medium Goliath & Pink Conch Shells
2 medium sized natural found shells including a Lobatus goliath conch and the largest of the two measuring roughly 4.5 inches tall x 8 wide x 6 inches deep ,a Aliger gigas, pink conch are found in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. They are a herbi...

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Rarities Collection Conch, Bonnet , Japonica
Melongina corona�s, 2 Judas Ear Cassidula, a beautiful Phalium flammiferum stripped bottom, a lovely Phalium glaucum, Casmaria ponderosa, PHALIUM UMBILICATUM, Blowing Shankh, Babylonia areolata, rare Babylonia japonica plus !all in a sectioned b...

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Clam & Oyster / Bivalve Shells Starter Collection
A lovely and colorful starter collection for anyone interested in collecting clam and oyster shells. Lots of interesting, a few rare and all beautiful bivalve shells. Some are completed. All under 4 inches in a partitioned box. Would be EXCELLENT for...

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Lovely Murex & Turbanellum Collection, ENDIVE
A beautiful endive murex measuring 3 inches in length, Pink mouthed, Radix, Cabbage and regals plus a turbanellum. Largest is 3.5 inches tall x 4.5 wide x 3.5 inches deep, 9 pieces total.

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2 Lobatus/Aleger Gigas, Queen Conch
2 medium sized natural worn found Pink conch. Largest is roughly 6 inches tall x 9 wide x 8 inches deep. Queen conch, also known as Aliger gigas, are found in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. They are a herbivore that eat algae and seagrass, and ...

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Strombidae, Murex PLUS Collectors Box
Largest is the melongena Ternatana at 6 inches in length.

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Huge Lot Various Sea Shells, Crafts
Over a pound of banded tulips, 2 pounds of mixed Strombidae and bivalves, lots of various colored mini shells plus!! Excellent crafters lot!!

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Completed Bivalves Collection
All are completed and secured shut. Large pearlized clam shells, a Hippopus Hippopus, a royal cloak scallop, Lioconcha Castrensis, zig zag tent clam shells, polished brown oval limpet, and a beautiful polished tiger in a lava clam shell. Largest is 4...

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Rarities, Oddities & Unique Specimens
A few long twisted worm shell, Tenagodus armatus, Unique coral formation around wood, petrified coral pieces, large and tiny collection of Dentalium longitrorsum Shells, colored coral specimens, a calcite cave formation piece, and a large shark verta...

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Outstanding Rare Completed Bivalve Collection
Huge mother of pearl gold lip completed shell measuring 8.25 x 7.5 inches. Black maleus maleus, and a large 8 inch maleus Albus, 2 Lopha cristagalli, the cockscomb oyster.. one is clutched on a piece of coral !! 2 Sunday Venus clam, Atlantic jackknif...

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Exceptional Mini Shell Lot, Rarities
3 divider trays FULL of mini/ baby/ tiny specimens of various collectable shells of all types. Indeed there is bound to be a few rarities in this collection!!! A GREAT homeschool kit or a seasoned collectors mini display of their favorites in mini fo...