Vintage Cypraecassis Tenuis Helmet Shell 4 1/8" Thin Cowry-Style Specimen For Sale

VintageCypraecassis tenuis(Thin-shell / Cowry Helmet) Specimen – 4 1/8"👑

Up for sale is an uncommon, highly choice collector specimen ofCypraecassis tenuis, known as the Thin-shell or Cowry Helmet. This authentic cabinet piece measures approximately4 1/8 inchesand weighs a remarkably light3.4 oz, perfectly demonstrating the delicate, thin-walled structure that gives the species its name.

As detailed in the close-up photo, the aperture features a beautiful cream, tan, and white coloration with highly distinct, dark brown highlighting between the teeth, closely mimicking a classic cowry shell pattern. This piece was sourced directly out of a legacy estate collection in Hawaii. Because authentic vintage specimens of this quality are difficult to come by, it makes an exceptional addition for a serious conchology collector looking for distinct structural variations.

• 📏 Dimensions:Approx. 4 1/8 inches.

• ⚖️ Weight:3.4 oz (Delicate, thin-walled specimen).

• 🔍 Condition:Excellent vintage condition. Possesses an exceptional natural porcelain glaze, sharp teeth along the aperture, and a completely intact structure with minor natural estate wear as expected of a true historical cabinet specimen.

• ✨ Provenance:Sourced directly from a premium legacy historical collection.

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