Yes i do have one , just one good specimen of conus delessertii, the lips
perfect, the spire smartly sharp, body co0lor great BUT  the morron who
cleaned it used acid and the surfaces is dull and rought . , Mark James &
Peta Susan Bethke
3001 South Ocean Dr. Suite 4-V
Hollywood, Florida
33019-2804
U.S.A.
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From: Jim Miller <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Wednesday, April 21, 1999 4:56 AM
Subject: Conus delessertii
 
 
>Thomas Eichhorst wrote:
>>In fact, in front of me on the desk is a really beaten up Conus
>>delessertii that had three rough, lip destroying encounters.  Dealers
>>would not even list this guy as F-----.  But the color is good and the
>>remarkable efforts the animal went through to heal these breaches make
>>it so interesting I keep it around to marvel at.
>
>Has anyone ever seen a Conus delessertii that wasn't a mess? I have about
>six that I got off scallop boats and they all have terrible scars (and
>smashed lips, of course), but they sure are great-looking shells in their
>own right and I wouldn't even consider for a moment getting rid of any of
>them!
>
>Best regards,
>Jim
>
>Jim Miller
>Tallahassee, Florida
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