Nautilus pompilius
Nautilus pompilius - nowadays is a protected specimen, this is why it is supplied with CITES.
This is a great chance to get one!
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Reference: N2136
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 nickel plated base.
Dimensions: 3,5 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm
Weight: 530 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 nickel plated base.
Nautilus pompilius - nowadays is a protected specimen, this is why it is supplied with CITES.
This is a great chance to get one!
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.
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.
Megabalanus tintinnabulum, from Philippines, in a green high gloss wood base.
Megabalanus colonies can reach big size groups, they live attached to rocks and dead coral in watched areas, sometimes attached in boats.
That is the reason why this species can be found in all Indo-Pacific but also in some areas of South Atlantic. Due to the incredible forms and colors they make excellent bizarre decor items.
A superb polished Haliotis assimilis tray table in satin brass. Look like a Victorian table piece.
With six Haliotis shells polished on both sides, ideal for bringing nuts or sweets to the table.
Unique One of a Kind design piece.
Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a black lacquered wood base.
Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.
Fantastic deep water Sponge species. A deep water hard sponge, very peculiar resemble Turbinaria coral.
Mounted in a black lacquered wood base, from Tulear, Madagascar waters.
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.
Giant Triton, in shell length - this is one of the biggest mollusks in the coral reef.
Great quality (F+/ F++), with beautiful pattern and colors, very hard to get in this size nowadays - from Madagascar.
Sugar Sea star in a white wood glass frame.
One of the most elusive species of starfish, very big size, from Gulf of Mexico.
Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a white lacquered wood base.
Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.
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
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.
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!
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.
Orange Charonia variegata mounted in an acrylic base.
This rare colored piece for came from the North of Brazil coast and it is very much collectable.