Lot 920: Natural Spondylus Crassisquama Spiny Oyster Shell
Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA · Sold
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Archived Lot Result
- Auction
- Estate Auction: Multiple-Estate Liquidation Roseville, CA
- Lot Number
- 920
- Status
- Sold
- Hammer / Price
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- Opening Bid
- $5.00
- Accepted Bids
- 12
- Closed
- 3/2/25 7:51 PM PT
Description
This is a natural Spondylus crassisquama spiny oyster shell encrusted with barnacles. Also known as the Pacific Spiny Oyster or Thorny Oyster, it is a bivalve mollusk from the Spondylidae family. It is closely related to the American Spiny Oyster, Spondylus americanus, of the Gulf of Mexico. The shell is heavy and typically decorated with long, curving spines. Its exterior varies in color from white to orange to red, while the interior is white with a red border. This item measures approximately 4" L and is in good condition.