looking for interesting Conus and Cypraea

[Guest]

I have a specialized Cypraea & Conus-collection and I like to collect series of specimens of the same species. From common species I have hundreds; variations in colour, pattern, size, dwarfs, giants, granulated forms, etc. From the rarer specimens I have smaller numbers, of course.
But, I am always interested in obtaining new variable specimens.
Only shells of specimen quality (f++/gem) have my interest. With full data.
There's also an interest in other groups: Trivia, Oliva, Nerita (only with operculum), Mitra, Chiton (well prepared) etc.etc.  <span class="petit">--Last edited by Bart on 2009-11-21 15:10:00 --</span>

[pichest]

Hi Bart, there are some cowries in my website now, come in series as you mentioned, like kieneri, clandestina, gracilis, tigris, etc. You may find some specimens for adding to your collection.

[gemcentre]

Hello Bart.Firstly I wish you a happy New Year.
We are always adding new specimens on our site:
<a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Gem-Centre_Sea-Shells" target="_blank"><!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Gem-Centre_Sea-Shells">http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Gem-Centre_Sea-Shells</a><!-- m --></a>

[maxicuro]

I have many different specimens of the following species :
- cypraea Mus (all the forms)
- cypraea stercoraria (dwarf from Cameroon)
- cypraea saulae, hungerfordi (china), globulus, miliaris, pulchella .....
- Others ...
You can see some of them also in my web site : <a href="http://www.cypraea.info" target="_blank"><!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.cypraea.info">www.cypraea.info</a><!-- w --></a>

[boholshells]

Hello Bart,
have a look at my web site: <a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/boholshells" target="_blank"><!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://stores.shop.ebay.com/boholshells">http://stores.shop.ebay.com/boholshells</a><!-- m --></a>
Kind regards! Wolfgang.

[gemcentre]

Hi we have range of cypraes and conus <a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Gem-Centre" target="_blank"><!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Gem-Centre">http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Gem-Centre</a><!-- m --></a>

[gemcentre]

Hi we have range of cypraes and conus <a href="http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Gem-Centre" target="_blank"><!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Gem-Centre">http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Gem-Centre</a><!-- m --></a>

<blockquote><p><b>Quote :</b><table width="80%" border="1" style="border-color:#000099;background-color:#CCD4EC" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tr><td class="petit">Bart wrote : I have a specialized Cypraea & Conus-collection and I like to collect series of specimens of the same species. From common species I have hundreds; variations in colour, pattern, size, dwarfs, giants, granulated forms, etc. From the rarer specimens I have smaller numbers, of course.
But, I am always interested in obtaining new variable specimens.
Only shells of specimen quality (f++/gem) have my interest. With full data.
There's also an interest in other groups: Trivia, Oliva, Nerita (only with operculum), Mitra, Chiton (well prepared) etc.etc.   </td></tr></table></p></blockquote>

[bharmer]

Hi, Bart,

I have just acquired my grandmother's extensive collection of shells and am working on organizing them and learning about them so I can sell them. A couple of weeks ago I actually got all of the Cypraea's together and have taken pictures of them. Take a look at the pictures and let me know if you are interested in purchasing any of them. <a href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/MtyMseHarmer/Cyprea%20Shells/?albumview=slideshow" target="_blank"><!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/MtyMseHarmer/Cyprea%20Shells/?albumview=slideshow">http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a32/Mt ... =slideshow</a><!-- m --></a>

Reading up on the grading scale of shells I would say the majority of the shells are gems and/or F+++ range.

[Guest]

Dear bharmer,
I have seen the photos of the Cypraea. Are they all labeled with the exact location where they were collected? Is there a price-list ready or do you have a total amount?
I have an advanced collection, but I am always looking for new forms or variations.

[umedh]

dear sir, if u want to buy sri lankan shells pls contact me via my email, <!-- e --><a href="mailto:umedh@ymail.com">umedh@ymail.com</a><!-- e -->  <span class="petit">--Last edited by umedh on 2010-06-23 19:05:01 --</span>