Specimen Strombus alatus with operculum - 2 3/4" - Sanibel Island, Florida

Description

I do not ship internationally. However, I do provide free shipping to a valid secondary (relative/intermediary) address that is within the United States.
Shells are natural so size and color variations may be slightly different.
Taken live on Sanibel Island Florida in the 1970's
I do not grade shells, but I believe this is as near to gem as possible. The flash makes it difficult, but the photos speak for themselves.
I always hand selected from what was available at the time.
Species:
S. alatus
Strombus alatus
Gmelin, 1791
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