GIGANTIC! Conus Bengalensis #7 131.8mm DARK NEAR-GEM BEAUTY from Thailand

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Every now and then a shell comes along that's a
Wow!!!
A one-of-a-kind
show-stopper, an ultra-rare shell that takes your breath away...
an elite shell---
GIGANTIC! Conus Bengalensis #7 131.8mm,
Okutani 1968,
F+++ DARK BEAUTY from Thailand
.  From a collection of magnificent shells put together by a master.  You know, it is really hard to hype a shell like this one---
a
very
near-GEM gigantic bengalensis cone,
I mean, how am I supposed to top that?  You see, bengalensis cones over the size of 120mm are rare, ones over 125mm are
very
rare, and a gigantic shell like this in
excellent
condition?  Ultra-rare!  And as mentioned, it is
amazing
what that "little" difference in size actually means---take a look at the size comparison photos and you will see what I mean---the shell next to this one is over 102mm, a good-sized bengalensis all on its own---but this baby makes that one look like a dwarf
!
.  This unbelievable, gigantic beauty was just recently trawled up by a Thai fisherman in 80-120 meters of water on a muddy bottom,
off of Phuket Island, Thailand, 2020.  It is, as the photos show,
a beautiful
very
near-GEM giant
---shocking for a shell this size---no scars and almost perfectly smooth growth lines, an awesome spire, a nice lip and an awesome pattern---all in all, a magnificent beauty that will look
awesome
on your shelf!
The ultra-perfect shell for a first-class collection.
As for normal disclaimers, we do the best we can with photos, but color is tricky, especially since cell phone cameras automatically lean towards flesh-tone coloring, (that's why so many of the photos of shells on eBay show up with more orange than is really there, the camera changes the color, and damm if I can figure out how to stop that from happening, but I try, honest!
As for feedback, as your know, sellers live and die by the feedback you leaved, (please leave fives!) so if you have a problem, just let me know!  After all, I'm retired, and all messages go directly to my phone, so unless I'm out shell collecting I will get back to you pronto-like!
Shell collecting!  Now there's a phrase that brings smiles to your eyes, doesn't it!
Anyhow, if you have read this far, you have my apologies and best wishes from those of us at IslandShells323.  And don't forget,
Home is where your collection is!
GIGANTIC! Conus Bengalensis #7 131.8mm,
Okutani 1968,
F+++ DARK BEAUTY
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