Red Gorgonian

This Elisella specimen in a red flame form is a rare species of gorgonian from Leptogorgia family, found in the coast of Broome, Northwestern Australia. 

Gorgons, like corals, are animals living in the form of sessile colonial polyps, organized in a tree structure. The general structure, a skeleton both flexible and hard, called gorgonin does not grow towards the sun - it does not require light to develop -, but perpendicular to the current, to filter a maximum of water flow.

These are beautiful colored specimens! 

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.

Mexican Sunflower Starfish 23 legs and Ophiura from Philippines Glass Dome.

Two very special Echinoderms, both with strange forms that let us see how impressive nature can be. They are high quality specimen in very good colour.

Both of these species are predator of sea urchins.

Mounted by One of a Kind in glass dome with black lacquered base.

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. 

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. 

The two valves of a giant Acesta philippinarum, very rare, perfect condition in a pair of black lacquered wood pedestals.

These came from deep water, in tangle nets - from Balicasag island, Philippines.

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.

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.

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!

Turbo marmoratus, from Indonesia, mounted in a handmade work in brass.

Known as the Green Turban, the Marbled Turban or Great Green Turban, is a large species of marine gastropod with a thick calcareous operculum in the family Turbinidae, the turban snails. The shells of these large sea snails have a very thick layer of nacre; this species has been commercially fished as a source of mother of pearl.

One of a Kind decor piece!

White sea fan Gorgonian from Celebes Island, Moluccas.

This specimen belongs to Gorgonacea family. Like corals, gorgonians are animals living in sessile colonial polyps organized in a tree shape. Its structure is a skeleton both soft and hard, called gorgonine and they do not grow in the direction of the sun but perpendicular to the current in order to filter a maximum of waterflow.

Displayed in a dark handmade brass base, turned into an excellent decór item for sea lovers!

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!

This exceptional Black Gorgonian specimen, from Philippines, is a stunning example of nature's artistry. Gorgonians, like corals, are colonial animals made up of sessile polyps organized in a tree-like structure. These fascinating creatures thrive at depths of 20 to 100 meters, often clinging to vertical underwater walls.

Unlike most marine life, gorgonians grow perpendicular to ocean currents rather than towards sunlight, a unique adaptation that allows them to filter maximum water flow for nutrients. Their skeletal structure is a blend of soft and hard components, known as gorgonine, giving them both strength and flexibility.

Mounted in a black lacquered wood base, this piece captures the ethereal beauty of the ocean's depths, making it a breathtaking addition to any collection or interior space.

An exceptional Spondylus visayensis in a glass dome.

This is a Museum class specimen with 130mm diameter, taken twenty-five years ago by the late E. Guillot de Suduiraut and in our collection since that.

A rare masterpiece of nature. 

A beautiful Shell ball made with Cardiidae shells, from Indonesia, mounted in form of flowers. 

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. 

An exceptional specimen of pinna nobilis, from Greece, in a black lacquered wood frame .

The specimen came from a old collection, today is impossible to get this size specimen. 

One of a Kind decor piece!