Marine life dome

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

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

Vermetus is a genus of marine gastropod mollusks in the family Vermetidae, commonly known as worm snails or worm shells. Unlike typical snails, these mollusks grow in irregular, tube-like shells that often resemble tiny coral or worm casts.

This genus has an ancient lineage, with fossil records dating from the Jurassic to the Quaternary period—spanning over 160 million years. Vermetus snails live in colonies, each individual inhabiting its own calcareous tube. When alive, the tube houses a soft-bodied worm-like snail, giving the colony its distinctive appearance.

This remarkable specimen, sourced from the northern coast of Tulear, Madagascar, is the first of its kind in our collection. Its intricate, organic structure makes it a fascinating and rare decorative object — both scientifically interesting and visually striking.

The Syrinx aruanus, commonly known as the Australian Trumpet, is a remarkable gastropod shell celebrated for its grandeur and natural beauty. This stunning specimen is mounted in a handmade brass base. The shell’s surface features smooth, spiraling ridges and fine grooves, evidence of the animal's growth over time. These natural markings create a rhythmic pattern that adds depth and texture to its appearance.

Native to the waters of northern Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia, the Syrinx aruanus is found in sandy, shallow marine habitats. It is the largest gastropod shell known to science, a testament to the rich biodiversity of tropical marine ecosystems.

Its impressive size and beauty make it a sought-after specimen for natural history collections and interior decor.

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.

A striking Haliotis cracherodii, commonly known as the black abalone, native to the coastal waters of California. Appreciated for its smooth, sculptural form, the shell features a deep, understated exterior that contrasts with its luminous interior, where subtle iridescent tones emerge as light moves across its surface.

Naturally perforated along one edge, the shell reflects its living function while introducing a rhythmic, graphic detail to its form. Each specimen is unique, shaped by the conditions of its marine environment, with natural variations in tone, texture, and nacre.

Mounted on a handmade brass base with a nickel finish, the piece is elevated into a refined decorative object, where the cool metallic sheen enhances the organic elegance of the shell.

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. 

A Horned Helmet shell - Cassis cornuta, from Philippines, in a black lacquered wood base.

Cassis cornuta is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae. This large sea snail is found on sand and coral rubble, often around reefs. 

A beautiful decor shell. 

Spondylus visayensis, a striking spiny oyster species from the Philippines.

This species is known for its thick, highly textured shell adorned with pronounced spines and ridges, giving it a bold and dramatic appearance. Its natural coloration can range from warm tones to deeper hues, enhancing its visual appeal.

Found in tropical marine environments, Spondylus visayensis typically attaches itself to hard substrates such as rocks or coral reefs. Mounted on an iron base, this specimen highlights the raw beauty and intricate structure of the shell, making it an eye-catching addition to any collection or interior display.

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.

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.

A huge size, close to 140mm Hexaplex regius from Mexico, showing its beautiful aperture with no defects.

Mounted in a black lacquered wood base.

Marine Life glass box with brass edges, inside we have:

- Strombus listeri from Thailand

- An exotic Tatcheria mirabilis from Philippines

- A elusive Cypraea mapa from Philippines

- A colouful Mitra mitra from Indonesia

- A pink sea urchin from Mediterranean sea

One of a Kind decor piece! 

A beautiful Shell ball made with Cardiidae shells, from Indonesia, mounted in form of flowers. 

These balls are part of the Indo-Pacific cultural heritage, and from a long time tribal people use them as adornment pieces. Today they are natural and beautiful decor pieces. 

Turbo marmoratus, from Indonesia, mounted in a handmade work in brass.

Known as the Green Turban, the Marbled Turban or Great Green Turban, is a large species of marine gastropod with a thick calcareous operculum in the family Turbinidae, the turban snails. The shells of these large sea snails have a very thick layer of nacre; this species has been commercially fished as a source of mother of pearl.

One of a Kind decor piece!

A Horned Helmet shell - Cassis cornuta, from Philippines.

Cassis cornuta is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae. This large sea snail is found on sand and coral rubble, often around reefs. 

A beautiful decor shell. 

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.