Red Gorgonian

Syrinx aruanius - Australian Trumpet shell in a dark brass base.

It's a species of extremely large sea snail measuring up to 91 cm long and weighing up to 18 kg. Shells over 50 cm are now impossible to obtain, specially in good condition. It is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinellidae, and is the only species in the genus Syrinx.

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

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

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! 

A curious and very asthetical piece, dyplayed in a small glass dome. Probably the Spondylus grew attached to the back of the Murex shell, From Philippines

Beautiful marine composition, looking like big mushrooms, made with shark vertebrae and white knobbed sea urchins, all from Madagascar in a natural walnut wood base.

A striking specimen of the Pentaceraster mammillatus, a vibrant dark-orange starfish species found throughout the western Pacific Ocean. Known for its bold texture and distinctive five-armed symmetry, this species is both visually captivating and scientifically fascinating.

This particular specimen originates from Davao, Philippines, and is beautifully presented on a handcrafted Tecula wood base, enhancing its natural elegance.

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.

Syrinx aruanius - Australian Trumpet shell in a dark brass base.

It's a species of extremely large sea snail measuring up to 91 cm long and weighing up to 18 kg. Shells over 50 cm are now impossible to obtain, specially in good condition. It is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinellidae, and is the only species in the genus Syrinx.

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. 

This species of Spongia came from the Florida Keys.

It is a very healthy population once from many years they are fished commercially for bath sponges, these are special pieces turned into great decor objects. The sponges feed on microorganisms that they filter and their larvae are taken by the sea movements making them widespread. Taken by divers from 5 to 40 meters deep.

Mounted in a black lacquered wood stand.

Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a high gloss beige round lacquered wood base.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

Five Fusinus colus specimen and nine white sea stars in a glass vitrine with marine blue lacquered wood base, designed by One of a Kind, from Philippines.

A great decor piece!