Reference: N2374
A stunning medium-sized marine life glass dome featuring a meticulously curated selection of ocean treasures. At the heart of the piece is a Seriatopora hystrix coral from the Solomon Islands, surrounded by a fascinating array of seashells and marine specimens: an Argonauta hians (paper nautilus), Mitra mitra (bishop’s miter), Pecten pallium (scallop), Terebra dimidiata (auger shell), 2 Nerita textilis, and 2 Clanculus puniceus from the Philippines, as well as a Tachiacteria mirabilis, the remarkable Japanese wonder shell, from Japan. The dome is completed with vibrant orange and green sea urchins from Madagascar.
The harmonious blend of color, form, and texture creates a striking visual contrast, making this dome an exceptional decor piece that evokes Victorian-era "Cabinets of Curiosities."
Dimensions: 24 cm x 19 cm diameter
Weight: 1,030 Kg
A stunning medium-sized marine life glass dome featuring a meticulously curated selection of ocean treasures. At the heart of the piece is a Seriatopora hystrix coral from the Solomon Islands, surrounded by a fascinating array of seashells and marine specimens: an Argonauta hians (paper nautilus), Mitra mitra (bishop’s miter), Pecten pallium (scallop), Terebra dimidiata (auger shell), 2 Nerita textilis, and 2 Clanculus puniceus from the Philippines, as well as a Tachiacteria mirabilis, the remarkable Japanese wonder shell, from Japan. The dome is completed with vibrant orange and green sea urchins from Madagascar.
The harmonious blend of color, form, and texture creates a striking visual contrast, making this dome an exceptional decor piece that evokes Victorian-era "Cabinets of Curiosities."
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 stunning Poraster Superbus sea star is elegantly displayed on an iron pedestal base, making it a captivating piece of decor. The sea star itself is a true marvel of nature, boasting a vibrant color palette of deep blues, greens, and hints of purple. Its intricate arms gracefully extend from a central disc, showcasing the sea star's intricate patterns and delicate textures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A huge size, close to 140mm Hexaplex regius from Mexico, showing its beautiful aperture with no defects.
Mounted in a black lacquered wood base.
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.
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!
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.
Four Spondylus imperialis in a black wood glass frame.
Beautiful specimen collected by divers in 20 m deep of Jetafe, Bohol Isl. - Philippines
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
