B.S.C.C. Auction list April 2014 Postal bids accepted in advance of the auction. Must be with the auctioneer by 20th of April 2014 John Fisher,18 Branksome Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6SN Bids by email should be sent to John Fisher at [email protected] Lot no.1

Seashells of Eastern Arabia By Bosch, Dance, Moolenbeek & Oliver1995 Hardback, 296 pages with 1273 colour plates. A comprehensive guide covering species found in Eastern Arabia, Oman and the Persian Gulf. An excellent book.

Lot no.2

Maoricardium pseudolima 130mm, Fine ++, a few partial drill holes, still a very beautiful shell. From Mombasa, Kenya. Taken from an old collection.

Lot no.3

Conch shells. Families: Rostellariidae and Strombidae 8 shells, 6 species Tibia curta, Tibia fusus, Harpago arthritica x 2, Lambia lambis x 2, Lambis scorpius and Tricornis latissimus. Taken from an old collection, some data is missing.

Lot no.4

Small collection of Bivalves 14 shells, 12 species Includes Anadara trapezia, Callista erycina, Chama lazarus, Glycymeris gigantea, Hyotissa hyotis, Lima lima and 5 unidentified specimens in the family Pinnidae.

Lot no.5

Mixed lot of 11 large shells Melo broderipii, Melo amphora x2, Melo umbilicatus, Melongena patula, Nautilus pompilus x4, Pleuroploca princeps and Turbo jourdani. Taken from the collection of the late Jimmy Knightingale, some data is missing.

Lot no.6

Large old collection of shells Well over 100 shells from a large range of families including Naticidae, Turbinellidae, Ovulidae, Trochidae, Turbinidae, Neritidae, Muricidae and Buccinidae to name a few. Taken from the collection of the late Jimmy Knightingale. Some data is missing. Ideal for a starter collection.

Lot no.7

Amphidromus perversus butoti A dextral and sinistral pair of specimens Beautiful glossy yellow shells with only a small area of green colour near the base of each shell. A rare sub-species endemic to Kangean Island. Donated by Koen Fraussen for club funds.

Lot no.8

Murex shells 30 shells, 22 species Agnewia tritoniformis, Chicomurex laciniatus, C. venustulus, Chicoreus brunneus, C. nobilis, C. orchidiflorus, Cronia margariticola, Drupa morum, Drupa rubisidaeus, Haustellum kurodai kurodai f. vicdani, Hexaplex cichoreum, H. duplex, H. trunculus, Lataxiena fimbriata, Morula marginalba, Muricanthus megacerus, Ocenebra erinacea, Ocenebra inermicosta, Ocenebrina edwardsi, Thais echinata, T. haemastoma and Urosalpinx cinerea. All shells with full data. Donated by Koen Fraussen and Carl and Craig Ruscoe for club funds.

Lot no.9

Clypeasteroida (Sand Dollars) 19 specimens, about 3 to 5 species. Very interesting large Sand Dollar Urchins from Oman. Beach collected, damage to some specimens.

Lot no.10

Turritellidae and Terebridae 32 shells, 7species Some interesting shells including several examples of the uncommon Turritella cochlea. Beach collected in Oman.

Lot no.11

Cone shells 51 shells, 18 species Conus coronatus, ebraeus, figulinus, furvus, lividus, muriculatus, mustelinus, omaria, pseudokimoi (Rare), rattus, tenuistriatus, ventricosus, vexillum, vitulinus and a few unidentified. From the collection of the late Barbara Shepherd, all shells have full data.

Lot no.12

Bursidae of the World Cossignani 1994. Hardback with 119 pages. Text is in both English and Italian. Covers 64 taxa of Bursidae with detailed descriptions and excellent photos showing both the ventrum and dorsum of each shell. With full details of habitat and distribution for each species.

Lot no.13

Bubble shells (Families Bullidae and Hydatinidae.) 7 shells, 4 species Aplustrum amplustre, Hydatina albocinsta, Bulla ampulla and Bulla quoyi x 4.

Lot no.14

Olive shells 113 shells, 18 plus species Agaronia johnkochi (Rare), Oliva caldania, O. carneola, O. carneola f. adspersa, O. lacanientai, O. lepida, O.oliva, O.oliva f. flaveola, O. oliva f. oriola, O. oliva f. tigridella, O. pacifica, O. panniculata, O. sidelia, O. taeniata, O. todosina, O. vidua, Olivancillaria gibbosa, Olivella biplicata. From the collection of the late Barbara Shepherd, most shells have full data.

Lot no.15

Mitre shells (Families Mitridae and Costellariidae) 27 shells, 21 species Mitridae: Imbricaria conularis, Isara variabilis, Mitra cardinalis, Mitra eremitarum, Mitra ferruginea, Mitra idae, Mitra mitra, Neocancilla granatina, Neocancilla papilio, Pterygia punctata, Strigatella paupercula, Tiarella papalis, Tiarella stictica Costellariidae: Vexillum cancellarioides, Vexillum coccineum, Vexillum exasperatum, Vexillum filiareginae, Vexillum plicarium.

Lot no.16

Top shells and Turban shells Families: Calliostomatidae, Trochidae and Turbinidae. 8 shells, 6 species. Calliostoma formosense, Tegula regina, Bolma tayloriana, Lithopoma tuber x 3, Ninella torquatus and Turbo militarius, Most species in good condition, most with full data. The Bolma tayloriana is worth buying just for the label.

Lot no.17

Small collection of Fasciolariidae 13 shells, 11 species Fasciolaria hunteria, Fusinus australis, Fusinus colus, Fusinus longicaudatus, Fusinus polygnoides, Fusinus tuberculatus, Granulifusus niponicus, Latirus polygonus, Opeatostoma pseudodon, Pleuroploca filamentosa and Pleuroploca trapezium. Taken from an old collection, some data is missing.

Lot no.18

Limpet shells Families: Fissurellidae, Nacellidae and Patellidae. 12 shells, 12 species Fissurellidae: Fissurella barbadensis, Fissurella virescens and Megathura crenulata. Nacellidae: Cellana dorsuosa, Cellana nigrolineata, Cellana ornata and Cellana testudinalis. Patellidae: Cymbula oculus, Patella granatina, Patella granularis, Patella longicosta, and Patella mexicana. Taken from an old collection, most shells have data.

Lot no.19

2 Framed shell pictures 2 plates which I believe are from one of the early books by Sowerby, first published in the 19th century. Plate 93 depicts land snails and Plate 70 depicts freshwater and brackish snails, mostly from the families Thiaridae and potamididae. The plates are framed beautifully and would look nice in any shell room.

Lot no.20

Lambis truncata sebae (Giant Spider Conch) 2 specimens, one adult and one sub-adult. The condition is poor but this sub-species is absent from most collections. The adult shell is very heavy and unusually it has 8 digits.

Lot no.21

Margin shells (Families: Marginellidae and Cystiscidae) 31 shells, 21 species Closia quadrilineata, Cryptospira angustata, C. fischeri, C. tricincta, Glabella harpaeformis, Hyalina avena, Marginella desjardini, M. floccata, M. glabella, M. ornata, M. rosea, M. tessellata, Persicula persicula, Prunum apicinum, P. cinctum, P. guttata, P. labiatum, P. marginata, P.roosevelti, P. sapotilla, Volvarina philippinarum. From the collection of the late Barbara Shepherd. All shells are cased and have full data.

Lot no.22

Murex shells 46 shells, 15 species Attiliosa nodulifera, Bolinus brandaris, Chicoreus brunneus, C. microphyllus, C. torrefactus, Ergalatax contracta, Hexaplex trunculus, Homalocantha scorpio, Morula musiva, Murex aduncospinosus, M. brevispina, Muricopsis cristatus, Naquetia capucinus, N. trigonulus, Pterynotus pinnatus. All shells collected by the late Barbara Shepherd. All have full data and operculum.

Lot no.23

Venus clams (Family: Veneridae) 30 shells, 30 species. Austrovenus stutchburyi, Bassina yatei, Callista chione, Callista erycina, Chamelea gallina, C. striatula, Circe scripta, Circenita callipyga, Dosinia alta, D. subrosea, Gafrarium pectinatum, G. tumidum, Irus cumingii, Irus macrophylla, Katelysia rhytiphora, Marcia marmorata, Mercenaria mercenaria, Paphia aurea, P. gallus, Protapes sinuosa, Protothaca crassicosta, Ruditapes variegatus, Tapes decussatus, T. sulcarius, Tawera gallinula, T. spissa, Tivela ponderosa, Venerupis anomala, V. rugosa, V. senegalensis. All shells have full data.

Lot no.24

Hampshire Micro Microscope with a selection of micro shells An excellent microscope. This is quite an old model, but it is in excellent condition. The focus is very good. There is a built in lamp. Comes with spare bulbs and eyepiece covers. Used for many years by the late Barbara Shepherd, a competent and experienced naturalist. A selection of more than 50 species of micro shells, from a large range of families, is included.

Lot no.25

Nerites 210 shells, 10 species Nerita albicilla, N. chamaeleon, N. plicata, N. polita, N. polita f. rumphii, N. signata, N. undata, Smaragdia viridis, Theodoxus oulalaniensis, Vitta luteofasciata, also several un-named shells. From the collection of the late Barbara Shepherd, all shells have full data and operculum.

Lot no.26

Buccinidae 47 shells, 13 species Austrofusus glans, Buccinum undatum, Burnupena papyracea f. tigrina, Cantharus dorbignyi, C. fumosus, C. undosus, Cominella glandiformis, Engina bicolor, Euthria corneum, Phos senticosus, P. textum, Pisania fasciculata, P. maculosa. All shells have full data and many have their operculum.

Lot no.27

Mactridae, Donacidae and Psammobiidae 14 shells, 14 species Mactra discors, M. lilacea, Spisula aequilateralis, Donax brazieri, D. columbella, D. deltoides, D. faba, D. semistriatus, D. trunculus, Gari convexa, Hiatula ruppelliana, Soletellina alba, Soletellina biradiata and Soletellina nitida. All shells have full data.

Lot no.28

Mixed lot of Bivalves Families: Arcidae, Glycymeriidae, Carditidae, Malleidae, Lucinidae, Cardiidae, Myochamidae. 15 shells, 14 species. Arca plicata, A. zebra, Barbatia foliata, B. setigera, Glycymeris glycymeris, Beguina gubernaculum, Cardita acteona, C. excavata, Venericardia purpurata, Malrufundus regula, Codakia orbicularis, Lucina pectinata, Acrosterigma lacunosa and Myadora striata. All shells have full data.

Lot no.29

Limpets (Families: Patellidae and Acmaeidae) 13 shells, 11 species Cellana denticulata, C. eucosmia, C. flava, C. radians, C. strigilis, C. strigilis chathamensis, C. tramoserica, Patella chapmani, P. peronii, P. Peronii f. squamifera. All shells have full data.

Lot no.30

Limpets (Family: Fissurellidae) 14 shells, 14 species Amblychilepas oblonga, Diodora dysoni, D. funiculata, D. gibberula, D. lineata, D. rueppellii, Emarginula candida, E. octaviana, E. peasei, Hemitoma submarginata, Montfortula rugosa, cutus antipodes, Tugali cicatricosa and T. parmophoidea. All shells have full data.

Lot no.31

Top shells (Family: Trochidae) 19 shells, 14 species Austrocochlea constricta, A. odontis, Bankivia fasciata, Cantharidus lehmanni, Clanculus brunneus, C. consobrinus, C. dunkeri, C. floridus, C. jussieui, C. maxillatus, C. plebejus, Diloma nigerrima, Herpetopoma aspersa and Monodonta turbinata. All shells have full data.

Lot no.32

Littorinidae 105 shells, 9 species Littoraria scabra, L. undulata, Littorina antipodum, L.cincta, L. littorea, L.obtusata, L. pintado, L. saxatilis and L. sitkana. All shells have full data and are complete with operculum.

Lot no.33

A guide to Worldwide Cowries By Lorenz & Hubert 1993. An excellent and quite comprehensive book, covering all of the species of Cowries known at that time. Hardback with 571 pages and 112 full colour plates. Describes all species, forms and sub-species with their distribution, habitat and Distinguishing features. This book is a must have for any Cowrie collector.

Lot no.34

Compendium of Seashells By Abbott & Dance 1982. A full colour guide to more than 4200 of the world’s marine shells. Hardback with 411 pages. A classic book and much sought after. Covers a huge range of families and features many very rare and obscure species which are rarely included in shell books. This book is very highly recommended.

Lot no.35

Nassariidae 10 shells, 10 species Bullia mauritiana, Cyclope donovania, Nassarius arcularia plicatus, N. comptus, N. conoidalis, N. graniferus, N. mutabilis, N. particeps, N. pauperatus, N. pyrrhus. All shells have full data.

Lot no.36

Turbinidae, Neritidae and Cerithiidae 26 shells, 20 species Astralium tentoriformis, Turbo coronatus, Turbo pulcher, Nerita adenensis, N. albicilla, N. atramentosa, N. lineata, N. longii, N. polita, N. polita orbignyana, N. undata, N. versicolor, Bittium granarium, B. lacteum, B. latriellii, C. atratum, C. caeruleum, C. coralium, Clypeomorus bifasciatus and Rhinoclavis kochi. All shells have full data.

Lot no.37

Mixed lot of Gastropods and Scaphopods Families: Modulidae, Hipponicidae, Capulidae, Calyptraeidae, Strombidae, Struthiolariidae and Dentaliidae. 12 shells, 11 species. Modulus modulus, Antisabia foliacea, Capulus sycophanta, Calyptraea calyptraeformis, Maoricrypta sodalis, Sigapatella novaezelandiae, S. tenuis, Strombus persicus, Struthiolaria papulosa, Antalis vulgare and Dentalium octangulatum. All shells have full data.

Lot no.38

South African Shells 32 identified species of shells with data from South Africa, multiple specimens of many. Also 35 more bags of unidentified shells from South Africa. Includes the following species: Anachis lightfooti, Argobuccinum pustulosum proditor, Cabestana cutacea, Cinysca granulosa, Dendrofissurella scutellum hiantula, Diloma impervia, Fissurella laevicostata, Fissurella natalensis, Gyroscala coronata, G. lamellosa, Haliotis midae, H. parva, H. spadicea, Marginella pachista, Monodonta australis, Morula uva, Nassarius conoidalis, Nerita albicilla, N. polita, Nucella cingulata, N. dubia, Oxystele sinensis, O. tabularis, O. tigrina, O. variegata, Pinctada nigra, Purpura panama, Thais bufo, T. capensis, Turbo cidaris, T. coronatus, T. sarmaticus. Donated by Selina Wilkins for club funds.

Lot no.39

Ceriths and Mud Creepers (Families: Cerithiidae, Potamididae and Planaxidae) 121 shells, 16 species Cerithiidae: Bittium reticulatum, Cerithium columna, C. nodulosum, C. rupestre, C. vulgatum, Clypeomorus moniliferus, C. tuberculatus, Rhinoclavis kochi, R. sinensis and R. vertagus. Potamididae: Cerithidea cingulata, C. obtusa, Telescopium telescopium and Terebralia palustris. Planaxidae: Planaxis sulcata and Quoyia decollata. From the collection of the late Barbara Shepherd. All shells have full data and many have their operculum.

Lot no.40

Old collection of shells 101 shells, 37 species Some data is missing. Many of the Bivalves are single valves only. Many shells are in poor condition but there are nice examples of Conus kintoki, Conus virgatus and Haliotis scalaris.

Lot no.41

Angaria delphinus f. atrata 3 beautiful specimens with operculum and full data. Donated by Selina Wilkins for club funds.

Lot no.42

Fasciolariidae and Melongenidae 51 shells, 10 species Fasciolariidae: Fusinus syracusanus, Latirus craticulatus, L. turritus, Peristernia chlorostoma, P. incarnata, P. ustulata, Pleuroploca filamentosa, Tarantinaea lignarius. Melongenidae: Pugilina cochlidium and Volema myristica. All shells collected by the late Barbara Shepherd. Most have full data and operculum.

Lot no.43

Pen shells from Oman 5 shells, 2 species 4 Pinna muricata and one Servatrina pectinata. Some difficult to obtain shells in nice condition for the species.

Lot no.44

Murex shells from Oman 29 shells, 4 or 5 species Includes several specimens of Hexaplex kusterianus which is quite difficult to obtain. Many of these Murex are in nice condition. Donated by Janet Sawyer for club funds.

Lot no.45

Spiny Murex shells from Oman 22 shells, 2 species 18 specimens of Murex scolopax and 4 specimens of Murex carbonnieri which is an uncommon species. These shells are all beach collected, but some still have very nice spines.

Lot no.46

Murex shells of the world By Radwin and D’Attilio 1976. Hardback with 284 pages and 32 colour plates. Covers 390 species of Muricidae. Each species is described in great detail, there are also enlarged drawings of surface sculpture for many species and detailed drawings of the radula.

Lot no.47

Muricidae, Buccinidae and Siphonariidae 20 shells, 15 species Cronia konkanensis, Hexaplex kusterianus, Thais lacera, T. savignyi, T. tissoti, Austrofusus glans, Cominella maculosa, Engina mendicaria, Pisania striata, Siphonaria australis, S. denticulata, S. diemenensis, S. funiculata, S. laciniosa and S. savignyi. All shells have full data.

Lot no.48

3 large bags of unidentified shells At least 200 shells from a large range of families. Would make a good starter collection. No data, taken from an old collection.

Lot no.49

Cowries 100 shells, 15 species Blasicrura pallidula, Cypraea pantherina, Erosaria erosa, E. labrolineata, E. miliaris, Erronea caurica, E. cylindrica, E. errones, Luria isabella, Mauritia arabica asiatica, M. arabica asiatica ‘gibba’, M. eglantina, Monetaria caputserpentis, Purpuradusta minoridens, Staphylaea nucleus. From the collection of the late Barbara Shepherd. All shells have full data.

Lot no.50

Conch shells 70 shells, 12 species Canarium labiatus, C. microurceus, C. mutabile, C. urceus incisus, C. urceus urceus, Conomurex persicus, Dolomena dilatata, Gibberulus gibberulus gibbosus, Laevistromus canarium, Lentigo lentiginosus, Varicospira cancellata, V. crispa. From the collection of the late Barbara Shepherd. All shells have full data. Many with Operculum.

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