Vintage Angled Olive Shells Growth Series Collected 1975 Matanchen Bay Mexico For Sale

Please pardon the AI assistance in my description, sea shells are not my area of expertise. This was part of a family collection. Gathered mostly in the 1960s-1970s.

If I know the origin, I’ll mention in the listing.

I’ll do my best to answer your questions.

I’ll be listing other related items, and am happy by to combine items if it doesn’t jeopardize safe delivery.

Personally gathered Olive shell, growth series lot.

VINTAGE 1975 PACIFIC MEXICAN SPECIMEN SHELL LOT**

**Species:** Oliva incrassata (Angled Olive) & associated variations

**Quantity:** 17 Shells total (arranged by size sequence)

**Locality:** Matanchén Bay, San Blas, Nayarit, Mexico (Panamic Province)

**Collection Date:** Summer 1975

Up for sale is a beautiful, vintage field-collected lot of 17 Panamic Olive shells, primarily consisting of the heavy-bodied Angled Olive (Oliva incrassata). This single-source collection features a wonderful gradient of sizes, showcasing different growth stages from mature adult specimens down to smaller juvenile variations.

The larger adult shells in the top row feature the classic thickened, slightly humped profile and heavy structure characteristic of the species, decorated with intricate, dark brown zigzag patterning.

They were personally gathered in 1975 along the tidal flats of Matanchén Bay, Nayarit, Mexico.

**CONDITION:**

Excellent vintage condition with great natural enamel gloss. No major damage or structural cracks. Please see all high-resolution photos for exact details on size, pattern variations, and aperture details.

Please review the included scale photos for precise measurements and individual condition details. The items pictured are the exact shells you will receive.

The shells will be securely packed with ample bubble wrap / packing popcorn and shipped in a sturdy box to ensure it arrives safely. Thank you for looking! Please feel free to message me with any questions.