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Beautiful vintage lot of 4 large natural pen shells from an older organized seashell collection.The collection includes specimens identified on the original handwritten collector labels as Pinna rugosa and Atrina tuberculosa, members of the pen shell family Pinnidae. One of the original labels also includes a 1973 collection/provenance notation.These are impressive display specimens with elongated forms and heavily textured natural surfaces. Several retain pronounced raised growth formations and encrustations that give them excellent natural-history character.Included:* 4 large vintage pen shell specimens
* Pinna rugosa identified on original collector label
* Atrina tuberculosa identified on original collector label
* Original vintage handwritten identification/provenance labels
* 1973 date noted on one original label
* Large, unusual natural-history display specimensThese shells are vintage natural specimens and have not been cleaned or restored. They show natural growth, marine encrustation, age-related wear and possible edge chips or imperfections. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition, measurements and identifying information.The original handwritten collector labels will be included with the shells and have been preserved as part of the collection’s history.Excellent group for a serious seashell collector, conchology collection, natural-history display, educational collection or coastal décor.Sold together as one lot of 4. You will receive the exact shells pictured.
