Reference: N2355
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.
Dimensions: 10 cm x 11,5 cm x 9 cm
Weight: 344 g
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.
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!
Nine Gorgonocephalus specimen showing several variations displayed in a glass vitrine with black lacquered wooden base.
Gorgonocephalus - Astrospartus mediterraneus is a fantastic deep sea starfish.
These ones have been taken from a deep of 90 meters of Capo Vado, Savona Italy. It is necessary a special technique to dry and to keep it in a perfect shape, turning it a highly decorative and curious species. Sometimes they are attached to sponges and deep water corals.
This species habits until deeps of 800-900 meters.
An outstanding unique dramatic piece, handmade by One of a Kind.
Glass dome with three polished Nautilus:
- One of them sliced and 2 trochus salzeticus, plus one trochus niloticus.
Beautiful decor piece!
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 Tecula wood base.
Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.
Marine life in an open vitrine with green lacquered wood, comprising six specimen of Biplex perca big size, from South China Sea and four Guildfordia triumphans also from South China Sea on two beautiful Orange Gorgonia from Philippines.
A One of a Kind handmade piece.
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 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
