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Twin Aioloceras besairiei

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Aioloceras besairiei Lower Cretaceous, Albian period (100,5 – 113,0 million years ) from Mahajanga, Madagascar, in a black lacquered wood base.

Beautiful twin Aioloceras ammonite with most of the original nacreous shell layers (mother of pearl) preserved. Both sides have been prepared. 

Gigantopecten restitutensis

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An exceptional Museum Quality slab with five Gigantopecten restitutensis fossil from Vaucluse quarry in S.E. France.

Lower Miocene (Burdigalien), around 20 to 16 million years.

It is very well prepared and clean, a "one of a kind" piece!

Pair of Hexaplex cichoreus

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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.

Natural Orthoceras slab

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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.

Spondylus visayensis

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An exceptional Spondylus visayensis in a glass dome.

This is a Museum class specimen with 130mm diameter, taken twenty-five years ago by the late E. Guillot de Suduiraut and in our collection since that.

A rare masterpiece of nature. 

Polished Orthoceras slab

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Superb, unbroken slab filled with wonderful naturally occurring orthoceras fossils that was once part of the prehistoric ocean floor over 400 million years ago.

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.

Bunaea aslauga couple dome

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Bunaea aslauga couple in a glass dome. The Madagascar emperor moth, is an African moth belonging to the family Saturniidae.

The male differ from the female (on the back) in size and completely different antlers. 

Aioloceras besairie

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Ammonite sliced - Cristal clusters - mounted on a handmade brass stand. 

Aioloceras besairie (>140mm) Lower Cretaceous, Albian (100.5–113.0 million years), from Mahajanga, Madagascar.

These ammonite sliced in two parts has been polished for showing the breathtaking inside colors and patterns. 

Lamprotera curius dome

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The white Dragontail butterfly, characterized by its exquisite form and delicate transparent wings. Native to the vast expanse from India to Southeast Asia, this particular specimen hails from the enchanting landscapes of Thailand.

Elevate your creative spirit with these stunning ethically sourced butterflies. Committed to responsible practices, we procure all our insects from reputable rearing projects and employ ethical collecting methods that actively contribute to the preservation of native habitats. This, in turn, not only supports the delicate ecosystems but also provides sustainable income to rural villages, offering a meaningful alternative to slash-and-burn agriculture. 

Copal Amber fossilized

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Madagascar Copal Amber with leaves and insects in a handmade brass base.

Amber is a substance derived from resins (Fossil Resin) of trees and plants that, buried for millions of years, underwent into a fossilization process.

These resins produced by plants acted as protection against the action of bacteria and against the attack of insects that punctured the bark until reaching the interior of the trees.

Over millions of years, amber-forming organic substances ended up forming a hardened, weather-resistant resin.

Morpho didius dome

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Glass dome with four Morpho didius butterflies from Peru, one of the most iconic butterfly.

With the intense metallic blue color, the giant blue Morpho, is a Neotropical butterfly belonging to the subfamily Morphinae of family Nymphalidae.

One of a kind piece!

Spondylus variegatus attached to a Malleus...

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

The Spondylus is a marine bivalve from the Spondilidae family, perfectly preserved. The Malleus malleus shell a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Malleidae, it is also known as the black hammer oyster.

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

The two shells live in perfect symbiosis. 

Copal Amber fossilized

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Madagascar Copal Amber with leaves and insects

Amber is a substance derived from resins (Fossil Resin) of trees and plants that, buried for millions of years, underwent into a fossilization process.

These resins produced by plants acted as protection against the action of bacteria and against the attack of insects that punctured the bark until reaching the interior of the trees.

Over millions of years, amber-forming organic substances ended up forming a hardened, weather-resistant resin.

Goliathus orientalis dome

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Goliathus orientalis, flawlessly preserved within a glass dome. This majestic beetle showcases perfection in every detail. Adorned in a predominantly white hue, the Goliathus features a captivating and intricate pattern, boasting a complex array of white spots enveloped by a striking black border.

These magnificent creatures exclusively inhabit sandy landscapes adorned with thick trees, creating a unique harmony with their surroundings. Our curated specimens originate from a breeding program in the biodiverse Democratic Republic of the Congo, where careful attention to their natural habitat ensures the authenticity and integrity of these remarkable specimens. 

Sponge species

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Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a Tecula wood base.

Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.

Butterfly Fish Vitrine

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An exclusive design Glass Vitrine by One of a Kind featuring three Butterflyfish. Butterflyfish are common reef fishes found in the Indo-Pacific region, with around 50 species in this family. These specimens are from Palawan Island, Philippines, and have been locally dried. While they may have lost their original color, they still retain their beauty.

Morpho achilles, cisseis and peleides Glass dome

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A superb Glass Dome showcasing Morpho achilles, cisseis, and peleides butterflies. This beautiful composition features magnificent blue and black Morpho butterflies, including four Morpho achilles from Peru, one Morpho cisseis from Peru, and one Morpho peleides from Colombia. A truly one-of-a-kind piece.

Festilyria festiva

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Festilyria festiva from Somalia. A classic rarity, for the serious collector of for decoration as its a very colorful shell, mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Megalodon teeth

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Carcharocles megalodon - Neogen - Miocene, Burdigalian (15.97 - 20.44 million years) - Indonesia.

A large and superb tooth, with a wonderful colouration, as characterise the megalodon of Indonesia. 

Huge Megalodon teeth

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Carcharocles megalodon - Neogen - Miocene, Burdigalian (15.97 - 20.44 million years) - Indonesia. A huge, extra large and superb tooth, with a wonderful colouration, as characterise the megalodon of Indonesia. Beautiful teeth with a colour very similar to those of Chile and Peru, deposits closed for a long time. These megalodons have been on the market very recently.

Cerambycidae Beetles dome

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Showcasing two exquisite Cerambycidae beetle species from Thailand, this display captures the beauty and rarity of Pavieia superba and Xystrocera festiva. Pavieia superba is distinguished by its striking red bands, with the male featuring long, impressive horns, while the female has shorter ones. Similarly, Xystrocera festiva displays the same sexual dimorphism, with the male possessing extended horns compared to the female. These beetles are rarely seen in such exceptional quality, making this piece a true collector’s item and a fascinating addition to any entomology display.

Beautiful Megalodon teeth

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Carcharocles megalodon - Neogen - Miocene, Burdigalian (15.97 - 20.44 million years) - Indonesia. A huge, extra large and superb tooth, with a wonderful colouration, as characterise the megalodon of Indonesia. Beautiful teeth with a colour very similar to those of Chile and Peru, deposits closed for a long time. These megalodons have been on the market very recently.

Hypochrycops polyctelus dome

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This exquisite display features the rare and vibrant Hypochrycops polyctelus butterfly, known for its striking blue coloration found in males. Native to the habitats of Papua New Guinea, this uncommon species captivates with its iridescent beauty.

Mounted in a natural Redmoor wood branch and enclosed within a delicate glass dome. Perfect as a unique decor item, it adds a touch of sophistication and wonder to any space.

Pinna nobilis

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An exceptional specimen of pinna nobilis, from Greece, in a handmade brass base.

The specimen came from a old collection, today is impossible to get this size specimen. 

One of a Kind decor piece!

Beautiful Megalodon teeth

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Carcharocles megalodon - Neogen - Miocene, Burdigalian (15.97 - 20.44 million years) - Indonesia. A huge, extra large and superb tooth, with a wonderful colouration, as characterise the megalodon of Indonesia. Beautiful teeth with a colour very similar to those of Chile and Peru, deposits closed for a long time. These megalodons have been on the market very recently.

Heterometrus laoticus - Forest Scorpion

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Heterometrus laoticus - Vietnam Forest Scorpion is a scorpion species found in peaty areas of Vietnam and Laos. They can reach lengths of up to 17 cm. They are a communal species, but cannibalism has been known to occur, and if caught, they can be extremely violent even towards their own kind.

Rather than being a lethal toxin, the giant scorpion's venom is paralytic. The venom is distilled into medicines against various kinds of microorganisms. It exhibits good results in disc diffusion assay for Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus, among others.

The scorpion is farmed for consumption as a novelty food in Vietnam and Thailand. They are also used to make snake wine (scorpion wine).

This one is from a farm in thailand, mounted in a glass dome.

Spondylus giant dome

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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!

Beautiful Megalodon teeth

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Carcharocles megalodon - Neogen - Miocene, Burdigalian (15.97 - 20.44 million years) - Indonesia.

A large and superb tooth, with a wonderful colouration, as characterise the megalodon of Indonesia. 

Heteropterix dilatata vitrine

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This exceptional specimen of Heteropteryx dilatata, commonly known as the Jungle Nymph, Malaysian Stick Insect, or Malayan Wood Nymph, is elegantly displayed in a glass vitrine. Originating from the Malay Archipelago, specifically the Malay Peninsula and Borneo, this species is a marvel of nature's diversity.

Heteropteryx dilatata is the only described species in the Heteropterygidae family, giving its name to this unique group of insects. Renowned for its impressive size, it is a favorite among insect enthusiasts and frequently kept in zoological institutions and private terrariums.

This nocturnal creature is not only a testament to the biodiversity of the tropics but also a striking centerpiece for any collection.

Spondylus echinatus

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Spondylus usually attach themselves to rocks, corals, anything from time to time we found some surprising attachments, here we have a beautiful Sopndylus echinatus, from Philippines, attached in a black gorgonia trunk, making this piece very special.

Mounted in an acrylic base.

Aioloceras besairiei - Sliced

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Finest quality Ammonite sliced - Cristal clusters - with beautiful colors in an elegant iron stand.

Aioloceras besairiei (>140mm) Lower Cretaceous, Albian (100.5–113.0 million years), from Mahajanga , Madagascar.

This ammonite sliced in two parts has been polished for showing the breathtaking inside colors and patterns!

Cleoniceras besairiei iridescent

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This beautiful ammonite is a Jurassic Cleoniceras from Madagascar that preserves part of the original mother-of-pearl iridescent shell.

The Ammonite doesn't have any gluing work, the fracture lines on the shell are internal and do not affect the integrity of the fossil.

Xenophora pallidula with glass sponge

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Xenophora pallidula with glass sponge attachments in glass vitrine.

This particular species sometimes can be found with some spectacular attachments, in this case a big size glass sponge among many other deep water shells.

This specimen was found in Punta Engano - Philippines in 1993 from the late Emmanuel G. de Suduiraut.

Marine Life dome

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Marine Life glass dome with a Yellow hardhead sponge from Florida - USA, a big Scottish Sea urchin from North Sea - UK, Metalia sternalis from Mactan Islands - Philippines, Bolma girgyllus from Palawan Islands. - Philippines and Pocillopora eydouxi from Solomon Islands.

Beautiful colorful decor piece.

Gorgonocephalus - Astrospartus mediterraneus...

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Nine Gorgonocephalus specimen showing several variations displayed in a glass vitrine with black lacquered wooden base.

Gorgonocephalus - Astrospartus mediterraneus is a fantastic deep sea starfish.

These ones have been 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. 

An outstanding unique dramatic piece, handmade by One of a Kind.

Fossil sea urchin - Carapace with radiolas -...

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Fossil sea urchin - Gymnocidaris koechlini - Excellent fossil of a sea urchin in life position.

The sea urchin and the spines finest details have been preserved and have been carefully arranged in position of life. The spines preserves the original colouring patterns. Sea urchin with 10 cm spicules - from medium Jurassic, Bajociano (168.3-170.3 million years), Boulemane, Morocco.

Gorgonocephalus design vitrine

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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.

Marine life design vitrine

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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.

Giant Syrinx in brass base

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Syrinx aruanus is the biggest living Gastropod in the world, usually with many scars when it gets bigger.

That makes it very special and rare, with a great quality (F+/ F++),

This one comes from North Western Australia.

Outstanding decor piece in a handmade brass base. 

Melo amphora

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Giant Baler - Melo amphora (Lightfoot, 1786) from Australia, in a black lacquered wood base.

Outstanding specimen, with great quality (F+/ F++), hard to find in this size!

Marine life dome

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A colorful marine glass dome displaying an Acropora humilis coral, two Sugar Sea stars, two Alphonso Sea urchins, one purple sea urchin, two white knobbed urchins and two Mithrodia clavigera. 

Beautiful decor piece for sea lovers! 

Tridacna gigas

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Tridacna gigas (Linnaeus, 1758)

Beautiful and very perfect resin replica in big size of this elusive piece protected nowadays.

It can be used as a decor piece, ice bucket or just for display!

Pair of iconic Cypraea aurantium

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Cypraea aurantium a classic and iconic shells, very much sough after in the XVII to the middle of the XX century, fetched very high prices, in the 70" was discovered in big numbers in Philippines, still a very desirable collector item for is beauty is now very affordable.

A opportunity to get a beautiful pair from Mactan Isl. - Philippines. Mounted in white lacquered wood bases.

White Marine dome

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A great decor item, displaying 18 white specimens of coral, shells, urchins and other exotic marine animals in a big glass dome.

Supplied with full data of all specimen.

A One of a Kind piece!

Pair of Ovula ovum

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Pair of Ovula ovum in white lacquered wood base.

A beautiful pure white pair of Ovula ovum dived in Punta Engaño - Philippines. This shell species is from centuries ago as special and many tribes use them as personal adornments.

Marine life dome

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A beautiful glass dome with small Gorgonia from de Indo-Pacific, 3 corals Montipora sp., 6 Conus betulinus and 3 Conus figulinus all from Philippines.

Combined shapes and colours make this glass dome a beautiful decor piece.

Sea bisquit dome

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Sea biscuit glass dome - Clypeaster sp.

A big perfect and beautiful piece for a shelf decoration. These urchins are very delicate and very nice.

This one came from Florida - USA.

Argonauta hians dome

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Argonauta hians glass dome with three specimen, from South China Sea.

This small species known as Brown Paper Nautilus habits all tropical and sub tropical seas of the world.

Haliotis table tray

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Table tray made with four Haliotis rufescens, mounted shamrock-shaped in a handmade brass base with Victorian look.

A unique piece to use in a luxury table ideal for dried fruit or chocolate and sweets.

The Haliotis came from California coast  - USA.

White Sea Shells dome

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White deep sea marine shells glass dome with beautiful species:

Argonauta argo

Fusinus colus

Xenophora pallidula

Siratus alabaster

Corculum cardissa (2)

Trisidus torquatus

Chama lazarus

Sand dollar urchin (2) 

Sea biscuit urchin. 

Great natural decor piece! 

Acesta philippinarum

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The two valves of a giant Acesta philippinarum, very rare, perfect condition in a pair of black lacquered wood pedestals.

These came from deep water, in tangle nets - from Balicasag island, Philippines.

Ctenocella Pectinata - Sea fan

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Ctenocella Pectinata, a captivating marine treasure native to the Indian Ocean specifically found off the shores of Broome, Northwestern Australia, exhibits an enchanting resemblance to the graceful lyre, a musical instrument. As a natural gorgonian organism, its mesmerizing form embodies the elegance of this ancient instrument.

Gorgonians, akin to corals, are fascinating creatures that thrive as sessile colonial polyps, intricately woven into a tree-like configuration. Their architectural masterpiece, a resilient yet pliable skeleton known as gorgonin, defies conventional growth patterns as it extends perpendicular to the prevailing currents. This unique orientation enables Ctenocella Pectinata to maximize its interaction with water flow, effortlessly filtering and harnessing vital nutrients without the need for sunlight-induced development. 

Pleurotomaria hirasei dome

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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!

Polished Haliotis cracherodi, midae and rubra.

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A unique big glass vitrine with a massive black lacquered wood base. Displaying an exceptional selection of three Haliotis cracherodi polished, showing its colors and patterns, from Baja California - USA,  three Haliotis midae polished with the usual bronze colors and dramatic pattern, from R.S.A. and two Haliotis rubra with great mother-of-pearl shinning from South Australia.

Handmade One of a Kind piece!

Marine life dome

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Marine life glass dome composed by: small Gorgonia from de Indo-Pacific, one coral Montipora sp., two Fusinus colus, one Fusinus undatus from Balicasag - Philippines, three Mitra mitra from Punta Engaño - Philippines and one beautiful Xenophora pallidula from deep water of Davao - Philippines.

Also three white sea stars and one sea bisquit all from Caribbean Sea.

One of a Kind handmade piece!

Festilyria festiva

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A big size perfect Festilyria festiva from Somalia.

A classic rarity, very hard to get in this size and condition, for the serious collector or for decor beautiful shell.