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QP279 - Seashells, Minerals & Rocks

An extensive and diverse collection of natural history and decorative specimens, featuring an impressive assortment of large and rare sea shells, corals, and marine curiosities alongside a wide variety of minerals, crystals, and fossils. Highlights include helmet shells, Triton’s trumpets, volutes, nautilus, and carved cameo shells, as well as unique coral formations and handpicked coastal finds. The mineral and fossil selection spans amethyst, quartz, petrified wood, pyrite, jasper, agate, and rare ammonites, with examples from notable locations worldwide. Many pieces are mounted on stands or housed in display cases, with sizes ranging from small cabinet specimens to substantial display pieces. This single offering presents an exceptional opportunity for collectors, decorators, and enthusiasts of natural wonders. Shipping Partner: Zander@mokhapackingshipping.com or shipping@quinnsauction.com

Auction ID: QP279 - Seashells, Rocks & Minerals
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360 S Washington St., Falls Church, VA 22046
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Tuesday, August 26, 2025 4:07 PM
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Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:40 PM to6:00 PM
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    • QP279 - Seashells, Minerals & Rocks

    An extensive and diverse collection of natural history and decorative specimens, featuring an impressive assortment of large and rare sea shells, corals, and marine curiosities alongside a wide variety of minerals, crystals, and fossils. Highlights include helmet shells, Triton’s trumpets, volutes, nautilus, and carved cameo shells, as well as unique coral formations and handpicked coastal finds. The mineral and fossil selection spans amethyst, quartz, petrified wood, pyrite, jasper, agate, and rare ammonites, with examples from notable locations worldwide. Many pieces are mounted on stands or housed in display cases, with sizes ranging from small cabinet specimens to substantial display pieces. This single offering presents an exceptional opportunity for collectors, decorators, and enthusiasts of natural wonders. Shipping Partner: Zander@mokhapackingshipping.com or shipping@quinnsauction.com
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    QP279 - Seashells, Minerals & rocks
    Horned Helmet Shell
    Extra large horned helmet shell. Shell is around 12in long see photos for details. - Lot 100
  • $0.45
    • Horned Helmet Shell
    Lot 100 - Extra large horned helmet shell. Shell is around 12in long see photos for details.
  • $0.45
    • Horned Helmet Shell
    Large horned helmet shell. Shell is around 10in long see photos for details. - Lot 101
  • $0.35
    • Horned Helmet Shell
    Lot 101 - Large horned helmet shell. Shell is around 10in long see photos for details.
  • $0.35
    • Chicoreus Ramosus Shell
    Large Chicoreus ramosus. Shell is around 11in long see photos for details. - Lot 102
  • $0.35
    • Chicoreus Ramosus Shell
    Lot 102 - Large Chicoreus ramosus. Shell is around 11in long see photos for details.
  • $0.35
    • Chicoreus Ramosus Shell
    Large Chicoreus ramosus from Thailand. Shell is around 11in long see photos for details. - Lot 103
  • $0.45
    • Chicoreus Ramosus Shell
    Lot 103 - Large Chicoreus ramosus from Thailand. Shell is around 11in long see photos for details.
  • $0.45
    • King Helmet Shell
    Large king helmet shell. Shell is around 9in long see photos for details. - Lot 104
  • $0.45
    • King Helmet Shell
    Lot 104 - Large king helmet shell. Shell is around 9in long see photos for details.
  • $0.45
    • King Helmet Shell
    Large king helmet shell. Shell is around 8in long see photos for details. - Lot 105
  • $0.45
    • King Helmet Shell
    Lot 105 - Large king helmet shell. Shell is around 8in long see photos for details.
  • $0.45
    • Giant Frog Horn Shells
    2 large giant frog horn shells. Shells are around 10in and 12in long see photos for details. - Lot 106
  • $0.65
    • Giant Frog Horn Shells
    Lot 106 - 2 large giant frog horn shells. Shells are around 10in and 12in long see photos for details.
  • $0.65
    • Goliath Conch Shell
    Large Goliath conch shell. Shell is around 11in long see photos for details. - Lot 107
  • $0.45
    • Goliath Conch Shell
    Lot 107 - Large Goliath conch shell. Shell is around 11in long see photos for details.
  • $0.45
    • Triton’s Trumpet Shell
    Extra large Triton’s Trumpet shell. Shell is around 14in long see photos for details. From Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia - Lot 108
  • $7.00
    • Triton’s Trumpet Shell
    Lot 108 - Extra large Triton’s Trumpet shell. Shell is around 14in long see photos for details. From Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
  • $7.00
    • Triton’s Trumpet Shell
    Extra large Triton’s Trumpet shell. Shell is around 14in long see photos for details. From SW Madagascar (2001) - Lot 109
  • $7.00
    • Triton’s Trumpet Shell
    Lot 109 - Extra large Triton’s Trumpet shell. Shell is around 14in long see photos for details. From SW Madagascar (2001)
  • $7.00
    • Hand Carved Cameo on a Bullmouth Red Helmet Shell
    Hard carved bullmouth red helmet Shell on metal stand. Around 9in tall - Lot 110
  • $0.65
    • Hand Carved Cameo on a Bullmouth Red Helmet Shell
    Lot 110 - Hard carved bullmouth red helmet Shell on metal stand. Around 9in tall
  • $0.65
    • Bullmouth Red Helmet Shells
    3 bullmouth red helmet Shells. Around 6-8in long - Lot 111
  • $0.45
    • Bullmouth Red Helmet Shells
    Lot 111 - 3 bullmouth red helmet Shells. Around 6-8in long
  • $0.45
    • Turbo Marmoratus Shell
    Large turbo marmoratus linne. Around 6.5in long and 6.5in wide. From Pemba Island, Tanzania (2004) - Lot 112
  • $0.45
    • Turbo Marmoratus Shell
    Lot 112 - Large turbo marmoratus linne. Around 6.5in long and 6.5in wide. From Pemba Island, Tanzania (2004)
  • $0.45
    • Turbo Marmoratus Shell
    Large turbo marmoratus linne. Around 6.5in long and 6.5in wide. Possibly from Pemba Island, Tanzania (2004 - no paper included with shell) - Lot 113
  • $0.00
    • Turbo Marmoratus Shell
    Lot 113 - Large turbo marmoratus linne. Around 6.5in long and 6.5in wide. Possibly from Pemba Island, Tanzania (2004 - no paper included with shell)
  • $0.00
    • Festilyria Festiva Shell
    Large Festilyria Festiva Shell. Around 9in long and 5in wide. From North Coast of Somalia (2002) - Lot 114
  • $0.55
    • Festilyria Festiva Shell
    Lot 114 - Large Festilyria Festiva Shell. Around 9in long and 5in wide. From North Coast of Somalia (2002)
  • $0.55
    • Volute Shell
    Large volute shell. Around 9in long and 5.5in wide. - Lot 115
  • $0.35
    • Volute Shell
    Lot 115 - Large volute shell. Around 9in long and 5.5in wide.
  • $0.35
    • Voluta Magnifica Shell
    Large voluta magnifica shell. Around 8in long and 5in wide. From Queensland, Australia - Lot 116
  • $0.65
    • Voluta Magnifica Shell
    Lot 116 - Large voluta magnifica shell. Around 8in long and 5in wide. From Queensland, Australia
  • $0.65
    • Voluta Ebraea Shell
    Large voluta ebraea shell. Around 8in long and 4.5in wide. From Brazil - Lot 117
  • $0.45
    • Voluta Ebraea Shell
    Lot 117 - Large voluta ebraea shell. Around 8in long and 4.5in wide. From Brazil
  • $0.45
    • Nautilus Shells
    Large pearl hued nautilus ( around 8.5x4x6 ) and chambered nautilus ( around 6x3x4.5 ) - Lot 118
  • $21.00
    • Nautilus Shells
    Lot 118 - Large pearl hued nautilus ( around 8.5x4x6 ) and chambered nautilus ( around 6x3x4.5 )
  • $21.00
    • Abalone Mother of Pearl Shell
    Abalone Mother of Pearl Shell on a stand. 7.75in long and 6in wide. - Lot 119
  • $0.55
    • Abalone Mother of Pearl Shell
    Lot 119 - Abalone Mother of Pearl Shell on a stand. 7.75in long and 6in wide.
  • $0.55
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