Reference: N2084
This stunning Victorian-style table tray features two large valves of Pecten subnodosus, a species of scallop commonly known as the Giant Lion's Paw. Native to the Pacific and Gulf of California coasts of the Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, extending southward to the western coast of Peru. These specimens originate from Baja California, USA. This species is edible.
Mounted in a Victorian style with one Carnelian cabochon and four Amethyst cabochons, all set in a handmade dark brass base.
Dimensions: 3,5 cm x 30 cm x 16 cm
Weight: 557 g
This stunning Victorian-style table tray features two large valves of Pecten subnodosus, a species of scallop commonly known as the Giant Lion's Paw. Native to the Pacific and Gulf of California coasts of the Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, extending southward to the western coast of Peru. These specimens originate from Baja California, USA. This species is edible.
Mounted in a Victorian style with one Carnelian cabochon and four Amethyst cabochons, all set in a handmade dark brass base.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
Polished Turbo marmoratus, artfully transformed into a Victorian-style silver-plated sugar bowl, meticulously crafted by a traditional artisan.The shell originates from Manado, Indonesia, making it a unique and captivating serving item that adds a touch of charm to any table setting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beautiful Hexaplex nigritus from Mexico, always a very elusive shell, make a curious decor item.
Mounted in a brass and white lacquered wood base.
A beautiful Shell ball made with Cerithiidae 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.
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.
Polished Trochus niloticus and salzeticus in a big glass dome, from Philippines.
Very aesthetic piece with five Trochus niloticus and five Trochus salzeticus, polished and cutted in a handmade brass support.
Maoricardium pseudolima (commonly known as the Giant African Cockle) – This highly sought-after and edible mollusk is now overfished, with large specimens becoming increasingly rare. This particular piece comes from a batch collected over 30 years ago in the coastal waters north of Mombasa, Kenya.
The Giant African Cockle, with its large size and vibrant coloring, thrives buried in coral sand bottoms in the western Indian Ocean. In addition to its striking appearance, the meat of this mollusk is known for making a substantial and flavorful meal.
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.
