Pecopteris sp. – This name refers to a broad group of ferns belonging to the order of true ferns. These fossils are often found in large concentrations, preserved within slates formed by the deposition of fallen leaves mixed with clays, which over millions of years compressed and solidified. This high-quality specimen dates back to the Paleozoic Period (approximately 360 million years ago) and originates from the renowned Serra de Valongo in Portugal.

A giant size glass dome with a selection of nine superb Spondylus.

One Spondylus regius from Philippines, three Spondylus americanus from Brazil, one Spondylus gloriosus visayensis from Philippines, one Spondylus aurantius from Philippines, one Spondylus varius from Philippines and two Spondylus ictericus from Brazil.

Unique One of a Kind decor piece!

Graptemys pseudogeographica – the False Map Turtle – is a freshwater species native to rivers. A strong swimmer, the false map turtle prefers rivers and large creeks with moderate currents, where aquatic vegetation, snags, and floating logs are abundant. It is also well-adapted to deep, fast-moving waters. While they can be found in oxbow lakes and sloughs, they are absent from lakes, ponds, and small streams.

This species is known for its striking pattern. This particular specimen comes from northern Mexico and is a non-CITES species.

Vasum Locklini - a Turbinellidae from the Caenozoic period (around 3 million years) from Florida - USA.

Always a beautiful intricate shell, mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Aragonite, a fascinating polymorph of calcite, shares the same chemical composition of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, but crystallizes in a distinct system. While calcite forms in the hexagonal system, aragonite takes shape in the orthorhombic system. The dendritic formations of aragonite are particularly captivating, showcasing intricate branching patterns that captivate both collectors and those seeking decorative accents.

This exquisite specimen originates from Sefrou in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, known for its rich mineral deposits. Mounted on a meticulously handcrafted dark brass base, this aragonite piece becomes a striking display of nature's artistry, adding an element of elegance to any space.

Embrace the allure of aragonite's unique crystalline structure and its inherent appeal to both collectors and interior decorators. Allow this exceptional specimen to inspire conversation and infuse your environment with its natural beauty and inherent wonder.

Polished Orthoceras slab fossil with over 400 million years.

As these forms of prehistoric squid were covered in ocean sediments prior to fossilization, the majority of the creatures will be facing in the same relative position, having been lined up by currents on the sea floor prior to being buried. The fossils are exposed and given a high polish to better view the creatures from their surrounding matrix.

The slab features very high relief as well as dramatic texture and detail they had tentacles and ink sacs, much like present-day squid. Except for belemnites, cephalopods had external shells with hollow internal chambers separated by walls called septa. Devonian period, circa 410 million years, Anti-Atlas Mountains - Southern Morocco - mounted in a black granite base. 

Drusa - A crystal clear group of Hyaline Quartz from Hot Springs Arkansas – USA.

A famous locality for great hyaline quartz specimen. This group is very aesthetic and beautiful, mounted in a black high gloss lacquered wood base.

Along with the metaphysical properties the decor aesthetic of this piece are exceptional.

Superb pair of Hexaplex cichoreus from Balicasag, Philippines.

This intricated species is very variable in pattern and color, along the years we have had exceptional pieces, these ones are of great beauty.

Mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Superb Heteropterix dilatata from Malaysia in a black wood frame.

Heteropteryx dilatata is the only described species and gives its name to the family of the Heteropterygidae. Their only species may be known as Jungle nymph, Malaysian stick insect or Malayan wood nymph and because of their size it is commonly kept in zoological institutions and private terrariums of insect lovers. It originates in Malay Archipelago, more precisely on the Malay Peninsula and Borneo and is nocturnal.

The Porcupine or Balloon Fish, scientifically known as Diodon hystrix, is a fascinating creature of the sea. These timid creatures tend to retreat if approached by divers, showcasing their cautious nature. They possess the unique ability to secrete a toxic skin substance, rendering them poisonous, although they have been consumed in regions such as Hawaii and Tahiti.

In Oriental cultures, dried and inflated bodies of porcupine fish are sold as tourist novelties, while in some Pacific islands, their dried skins were historically used as war helmets. Despite their potential toxicity, porcupinefish are also prized additions to private and public aquariums, admired for their intriguing appearance and behavior. However, they are not typically targeted for human consumption.

This beautiful specimen, originating from the Philippines and mounted in an iron ase, is meticulously preserved and represents a non-CITES species, making it a valuable addition to any collection.

Drusa - A crystal clear group of Hyaline Quartz from Hot Springs Arkansas – USA.

A famous locality for great hyaline quartz specimen. This group is very aesthetic and beautiful, mounted in an acrylic base.

Along with the metaphysical properties the decor aesthetic of this piece are exceptional.

The Pond Slider (Trachemys scripta) is a species of common, medium-sized, semi aquatic turtle.

In Europe, Trachemys is included since 2016 in the list of Invasive Alien Species of Union concern (the Union list). It originally comes from the Gulf of Mexico, but this specimen was bred in a nursery in Emilia-Romana, Italy. This turtle have a very variable colour and pattern, some time they can exhibit exceptional looks and made them very desirable.

It's a non Cites species.

Gorgonocephalus - Astrospartus mediterraneus, a fantastic deep sea starfish, in a new design vitrine with grey lacquered wood base.

This one is taken from a deep of 90 meters of Capo Vado, Savona Italy. It is necessary a special technique to dry and to keep it in a perfect shape, turning it a highly decorative and curious species. Sometimes they are attached to sponges and deep water corals.

This species habits until deeps of 800-900 meters.

A One of a Kind handmade piece.

This remarkable large quartz crystal cluster hails from the pegmatite walls of the Ambolo mine in the Antsirabe District, Vakinankaratra, Madagascar. Weighing 21 kg, including its elegant black granite base, this museum-quality specimen is both a visual marvel and a powerful healing stone.

Quartz is often referred to as the "Master Healer" due to its ability to amplify energy and thought, as well as the effects of other crystals. It is believed to harmonize and balance the body's energy, cleanse negative energy, and enhance clarity of mind, making it a powerful tool for spiritual growth and emotional healing. This striking cluster, with its intricately arranged crystals, not only captures light and beauty but is also thought to radiate positive energy, encouraging healing, clarity, and vitality.

A truly unique and highly aesthetic piece, it offers both artistic appeal and spiritual benefits.

Superb pair of Hexaplex cichoreus from Balicasag, Philippines.

This intricated species is very variable in pattern and color, along the years we have had exceptional pieces, these ones are of great beauty.

Mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Quartz crystal geode, a true marvel of nature. With its good size and stunning open nodule, this geode reveals a plethora of small yet sparkling crystals that radiate brilliance.

Formed within gas bubbles trapped in volcanic rocks, these geodes bear witness to the intricate interplay of hydrothermal fluids depositing minerals within their chambers. Each crystal within the geode is a testament to the extraordinary forces that shaped it.

Originating from the southern region of Laâyoune in Morocco, these Quartz crystal geodes carry the essence of their unique geological heritage. Expertly mounted on a meticulously handcrafted dark brass base, this exceptional piece becomes a mesmerizing centerpiece, inviting awe and admiration.

Often regarded as the largest isopod species in the world, Bathynomus cf. giganteus is an extraordinary deep-sea crustacean, closely related to the common woodlouse but far more formidable in size and appearance.

These creatures are generalist scavengers, primarily carnivorous, feeding on the remains of dead marine animals such as whales, fish, and squid. They’ve also been known to prey on slow-moving species like sea cucumbers, sponges, and other benthic organisms—and in rare cases, even live fish. One individual was famously captured on camera feeding on a dogfish shark, showcasing its opportunistic feeding behavior.

In recent years, giant isopods have gained attention not only for their bizarre and prehistoric look but also as a culinary delicacy in certain Asian countries, where they can command high market prices.

This particular specimen was collected from a depth of approximately 900 meters in the Sulu Sea, Philippines, and is presented in a custom-made, One of a Kind glass vitrine — a striking and rare display piece for collectors and natural history enthusiasts alike.

A spectacular Spondylus variegatus attached in a Malleus malleus shell from Davao - Philippines, in a black lacquered wood pedestal.

This is a uncommon attachment that came out by divers from time to time.

The two shells live in perfect symbiosis. 

A beautiful glass vitrine with a male and female of Mecynorhina torquata, is among the largest flower beetles in the world, only surpassed by the goliath beetles.It reaches about 55–85 millimetres (2.2–3.3 in) of length in the males, while the females are slightly smaller, reaching about 50–60 millimetres (2.0–2.4 in) of length.

Also a male and female of Mecynorhina ugandensis that differs from the torquata in the colour more brown and slightly bigger. These beetles are native to tropical Africa, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon and Uganda. In this case they came from Uganda.

Behold the beauty of a stunning glass dome housing five Daphnis nerii, commonly known as the Army Green moth. This large hawk-moth species can be found in expansive regions across Africa, Asia, and Hawaii. With its migratory nature, it gracefully travels to parts of eastern and southern Europe, including Turkey, and on rare occasions, even reaches western Europe, including England, and extends as far north as Scotland during the summer season.

The specimens within this collection were carefully sourced from Egypt, adding to their allure. The unique coloration and intricate patterns of the Daphnis nerii make them a truly captivating species. Their vibrant presence adds a touch of fascination and wonder to any decorative setting.

Giant Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) is a giant species of sponge found in the Indo-Pacific coral reefs. It commonly occurs at depths ranging from over 10 meters to 120 meters and can grow up to a diameter of 1.8 meters. The sponge typically exhibits a brownish-red to brownish-gray coloration, with a hard or stony texture. Due to its impressive size and estimated lifespan of hundreds to possibly thousands of years, the giant barrel sponge has earned the nickname "redwood of the reef." It displays a variable form, often appearing as a large, firm, barrel-shaped structure with a cone-shaped cavity at the top called the osculum. These sponges make beautiful decorative pieces. The specimen in question originates from Luzon, Philippines.

A superb, complete skeleton of the Ball Python (Python regius), also known as the Royal python, a species native to West and Central Africa, thriving in grasslands, shrublands, and open forests. This non venomous constrictor is the smallest among African pythons, reaching a maximum length of 182 cm. The name 'ball python' is derived from its tendency to curl into a ball when stressed or frightened. The skeleton has been meticulously prepared to museum standards and is fully mounted in a handmade black lacquered vitrine.

This specimen originates from Ghana and comes with its CITES certificate.

Natural Botryoidal Malachite slice, a delightful specimen showcasing the unique characteristics of Malachite in a flat and polished form. This lovely slice exhibits fascinating markings that resemble intricate flowers, adding a touch of natural artistry to its overall allure.

Sourced exclusively from the Katanga Province in Congo, this remarkable Malachite slice is a true rarity. The organic and almost ethereal botryoidal patterns, known for their subtle yet mesmerizing appeal, make it a truly exceptional find.

As these specimens have become increasingly scarce, owning this piece allows you to cherish a piece of nature's art that is as distinctive as it is captivating.

A superb polished Haliotis assimilis tray table in satin brass. Look like a Victorian table piece.

With six Haliotis shells polished on both sides, ideal for bringing nuts or sweets to the table.

Unique One of a Kind design piece.

Natural, unbroken slab filled with wonderful naturally occurring orthoceras fossils that was once part of the prehistoric ocean floor over 400 million years ago, in a rose marble base.

As these forms of prehistoric squid were covered in ocean sediments prior to fossilization, the majority of the creatures will be facing in the same relative position, having been lined up by currents on the sea floor prior to being buried.

The fossils are exposed in their natural surrounding matrix. The slab features normal relief as well as dramatic natural texture and detail they had tentacles and ink sacs, much like present-day squid.

Except for belemnites, cephalopods had external shells with hollow internal chambers separated by walls called septa. Devonian period, ca. 410 million years, Anti-Atlas Mountains - Southern Morocco.

Red hartbeest set of horns, in a handmade brass base, from Namibia.

Its a large African antelope of the family Bovidae. It has a longer face that other subspecies, with complex curving horns joined at the base. The average weight of a male is about 150 kg, and female is 120 kg.

Non CITES species.

Beautiful red calcite that has been polished into the shape of a six sided obelisk. The base of the obelisk is flat, allowing for aesthetic presentation.

This red calcite was mined from the Norcross-Madagascar orange calcite quarry. This type of calcite likely occurred as a massive conglomerate, formed from mineral rich water solidifying following accumulation as flowstone and/or through precipitative processes.

A great decor item.

Marine life in an open vitrine with green lacquered wood, comprising six specimen of Biplex perca big size, from South China Sea and four Guildfordia triumphans also from South China Sea on two beautiful Orange Gorgonia from Philippines.

A One of a Kind handmade piece.

Beautiful pair of Lápis Lazuli eggs - Lapis lazuli, is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color. As early as the 7th millennium BC, lapis lazuli was mined in the Sar-i Sang mines, in Shortugai, from where this specimen come, and in other mines in Badakhshan province in northeast Afghanistan. 

Lapis lazuli is found in limestone in the Kokcha River valley of Badakhshan province in north-eastern Afghanistan, where the Sar-i Sang mine deposits have been worked for more than 6,000 years. Afghanistan was the source of lapis for the ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations, as well as the later Greeks and Romans.

This eggs are mounted in a One of a Kind designed brass support.

Busycon perversum is an edible species of very large predatory sea snail or whelk, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Busyconidae, the Busycon whelks.

This species has a left-handed or sinistral shell. It eats mostly bivalves.

Mounted in a handmade round brass base, make it a very desirable decor item, from Gulf of Mexico.

This striking female Attacus atlas, one of the largest moths in the world, is beautifully presented in a black wood display frame. Native to the forests of Asia, the Atlas moth can reach an impressive wingspan of up to 24 cm (9.4 in), making it one of the largest lepidopterans on Earth.

This specimen originates from Thailand and showcases the female's broad, richly patterned wings in shades of chestnut, cream, and amber. The distinctive tips of the forewings resemble the head of a serpent—a remarkable natural adaptation thought to help deter predators.

Araucaria trunk piece from the famous Ambilobe Petrified forest in Madagascar.

These are formations from the Triassic period with around 220 million years.

Mounted in an acrylic base is a beautiful historic piece!

This beautifully curated medium-sized marine life glass dome showcases a stunning selection of high-quality specimens arranged in a timeless Victorian style. The collection includes:

Pocillopora eydouxi and Montipora sp. corals from the Solomon Islands, admired for their intricate textures and natural beauty.

A Hippocampus sp. (seahorse) from the Mediterranean Sea, adding an elegant and whimsical touch.

A Clypeaster rosaceus (sea biscuit) from the USA, showcasing its delicate, fossil-like structure.

A vibrant green sea urchin from the Philippines, with its striking spiny form.

A Pecten nobilis scallop, known for its ornate shell, and a selection of exquisite shells, including two Cypraea cribraria, a Mitra mitra, and a Conus arenatus, all from the Philippines.

This exceptional composition combines marine diversity with artistic presentation, making it a captivating and sophisticated decorative piece for any interior.

Rainbow Banded Fluorite crystal in its natural form.

The colouring of these stones ranges from yellow, through green to purple with the natural banding showing. There may be some matrix (bed rock) attached and some natural staining. This stone stabilizes the emotions and increases self-confidence.

From Deqing Fluorite Mine in Zhejiang Province -China- this piece has perfect layers of purple and transparent, mounted in a handmade brass base.

Glass dome with five Pleurotomaria hirasei.

This deep water shell was a huge rarity 20 years ago and much sought after by collectors!

Recently have been found in big quantities in South China Sea. A classic and a beautiful shell!

This beautiful polished septarian egg, from Madagascar, shows its interior crystallization in contrast with exterior colors, in a brass stand.

Septarias are prehistoric marine nodules of bio sedimentary origin followed by dehydration during diagenesis, which today are found as large pebbles in clay soil. The creation of a Septarian is a succession of events along millions years, they form around a core of organic matter (plant or animal).

Sediments continue to settle on the nodule, compacting it under their weight which will flatten it and expel water, while inside micro-cracks begin to form, amplified by tectonic movements. It is in these shrinkage slots that over time dissolved minerals will crystallize.

Its name comes from the Latin "septum" which means partition, barrier, indeed, the polishing of the nodule reveals and sublimates its elegant marbling of black calcite, millions of years that offer these sumptuous minerals, each piece is unique!

Stunning Yellow Sulfur crystals delicately nestled on a quartz matrix. These perfect, vibrant crystals are the result of meticulous laboratory growth, showcasing both impeccable form and an exquisite hue.

Originating from the Czech Republic, this captivating piece is mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

A true masterpiece of decor, this one-of-a-kind creation adds a touch of unparalleled beauty and uniqueness to any space.

Scolopendra subspinipes is a species of very large centipede found throughout eastern Asia.

It is also found on virtually all land areas around and within the Indian Ocean, all of tropical and subtropical Asia from Russia to the islands of Malaysia and Indonesia, Australia, South and Central America, possibly parts of the southern United States, but how much of this range is natural and how much due to human introduction is unclear.

It is among the largest centipedes with a maximum length of 20 cm, this particular specimen is more than 20 cm! This centipede is an active, aggressive predator that preys on any animal it can overpower. It has been reported as apparent cause of human death.

This one came from Thailand, mounted in a black wood frame.

Flata rubra is not a butterfly is a Flatidae, the only species of this peculiar family, from Thailand.

Seven specimen in a glass dome, the contrasted colors are beautiful, however is very difficult to prepare these species due to the delicate bodies and wings.

A unique chance to get this amazing One of a Kind piece.

Cretaceous Albian period (100 to 145 million years) from Madagascar.

Spectacular big size opalized Cleoniceras group with other ammonite specie.

One of a kind decor piece!