A notable specimen of Euprotomus aratrum from the family Strombidae recently achieved an impressive result at an international seashell auction, attracting strong interest from collectors. This particular specimen was listed as a large example measuring 97.31 mm, collected from Halmahera, Maluku, Indonesia, an area well known among shell collectors for producing beautiful and high-quality marine specimens.
The shell was described as carefully collected by experienced divers from depths of 5–10 meters below sea level, then cleaned while preserving its natural characteristics. Because of its attractive form and large size, the specimen quickly became a competitive item during the auction.
Auction Details
Family: Strombidae
Species: Euprotomus aratrum
Author: Röding, 1798
Size: 97.31 mm
Locality: Halmahera, Maluku – Indonesia
Seller: B-Store
Currency: Euro (€)
The auction began with a modest starting price of €2, but interest from collectors rapidly pushed the price upward as bidding progressed.
Bid History
The bidding activity unfolded in several stages before reaching the final price.
First Bid
The first significant bid came from the user strombidae, who placed a bid of:
€200
This immediately pushed the auction into a competitive range and signaled strong collector interest in the specimen.
Second Bid
Shortly afterward, another collector using the username JanReuter increased the bid to:
€250
At this stage the shell had already reached a high price compared with the starting bid.
Final Bid
In the final stage of the auction, the user ianm placed the winning bid of:
€255
This final offer secured the specimen, officially closing the auction at €255.
Why This Shell Attracted Attention
Collectors were particularly interested in this specimen for several reasons:
- Large size (97.31 mm), which is considered impressive for this species.
- Good preservation, maintaining the natural shape and color of the shell.
- Attractive coloration and structure, typical of quality Strombidae specimens.
- Collection locality, Halmahera is known for producing desirable shells among collectors.
These characteristics often increase the desirability and market value of marine shell specimens within the international collecting community.
Importance for Shell Collectors
Auction results like this provide useful information for collectors tracking market values and specimen rarity. Documenting these sales helps build a reference archive of historical prices and specimen quality in the seashell collecting world.
For enthusiasts and researchers alike, auction records serve as a valuable resource to understand how certain species and specimen sizes are valued in the global collector market.
If you are interested in rare seashell auctions and collector specimens, documenting results like this can help build a historical reference for the shell collecting community.