This blog is a electronic museum of my collections of antiquities, ethnographic, first editions, retro pottery from the 1950's to early 1970's, shell, mineral and gemstone specimens, fossils, postcards and other wonderful things! Comments are welcome on the objects including advice which will add to my own wonderment and knowledge.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Shell Specimen (rare): Cypraea Rottnestensis Exmouthensis



CYPRAEA ROTTNESTENSIS EXMOUTHENSIS
Common Group: Cowries
Specimen Grade: F+++
RARE
Size: 33.1 mm
Rottnest Island, WESTERN AUSTRALIA