Sponge species

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!

A beautiful Shell ball made with Umbonium vestiarium shells, from Indonesia.

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. 

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

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

Vertical branch black Gorgonian in a black lacquered wood base, these medium sizes Gorgonia have a special shape and are taken by divers from Manado, North Sulawezi - Indonesia. 

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.

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.

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.

This stunning large Victorian-style glass dome showcases an exquisite collection of meticulously selected marine specimens, each with its own unique story. The arrangement features:

A Montipora sp. coral from the Solomon Islands, known for its intricate structure and natural beauty.

A striking black gorgonian coral from Indonesia, adding dramatic elegance to the display.

A superb Dardanus megistos hermit crab, housed in a Tonna perdix shell, from Palawan Island, Philippines.

A rare Pleucocidaris verticillata sea urchin from Bohol Island, Philippines, with its distinctive spiny form.

A remarkable brittle star, Ophiolepis superba, from Sandigan Island, Philippines.

Three vivid Clanculus puniceus shells from Palawan Island, Philippines, with their vibrant, intricate patterns.

A delicate Argonauta hians (paper nautilus) from Indonesia, a true marvel of the ocean.

Beautifully curated and arranged, this dome captures the elegance and diversity of marine life, making it a truly unique and sophisticated centerpiece for any interior

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!

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!

Alfonso Sea urchin and White Knobbly Sea urchins tower in brown granite base.

From Madagascar, a different decor piece!

Megabalanus from the Philippines is a type of barnacle, a marine crustacean belonging to the Balanidae family. What sets this Megabalanus apart is its larger and more robust size compared to other barnacle species. In terms of appearance, Megabalanus barnacles typically feature a conical or pyramid-shaped shell structure composed of overlapping plates or ribbed plates. These barnacles can be found in various marine environments, including rocky shores, coastal areas, and coral reefs.

Glass dome with two beautiful Stellaria solaris and three Spondylus variegatus, from Philippines deep water.

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.

This species is known for its striking polymorphism, commonly displaying colors such as pure, dark, or light blue, though variations in aqua, purple, or orange can also be found throughout the ocean. These sea stars can grow up to 30 cm (11.8 in) in diameter, with rounded tips at the end of each arm. Some individuals may feature lighter or darker spots along their arms. Typically firm in texture, Linckia stars have the slightly tubular, elongated arms common to other members of the Ophidiasteridae family, and usually possess short, yellowish tube feet. They inhabit coral reefs and seagrass beds, where they are relatively common, although found in sparse density across their range. Linckia stars live subtidally or sometimes intertidally on sandy or hard substrates and move at a mean rate of 8.1 cm/min. This giant specimen, mounted on a black lacquered wood base, originates from the Philippines.

Small size specimen polished showing all the mother-of-pearl of the Nautilus pompilius, from Philippines.

Mounted in a handmade brass base, it's a unique One of a Kind decor piece.

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