Festilyria festiva
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.
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Reference: N693
Spondylus usually attach themselves to rocks, corals, anything from time to time we found some surprising attachments, here we have a beautiful Sopndylus echinatus, from Philippines, attached in a black gorgonia trunk, making this piece very special.
Mounted in an acrylic base.
Dimensions: 29,5 cm x 11 cm // Stand: 10 cm x 8 cm x 2 cm
Weight: 267 g
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.
Gorgonocephalus - Astrospartus mediterraneus, a fantastic deep sea starfish, in a new design vitrine with grey lacquered wood base.
This one is 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.
A One of a Kind handmade piece.
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.
Sponge species from Madagascar reefs, mounted in a black lacquered wood base.
Sponges are beautiful decor items, due to its different shapes and colours.
Syrinx aruanius - Australian Trumpet shell in a dark brass base.
It's a species of extremely large sea snail measuring up to 91 cm long and weighing up to 18 kg. Shells over 50 cm are now impossible to obtain, specially in good condition. It is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinellidae, and is the only species in the genus Syrinx.
This one is open into an spiral shape, handmade by local artisans from Indonesia.
This species is known for its striking polymorphism, commonly displaying colors such as pure, dark, or light blue, though variations in aqua, purple, or orange can also be found throughout the ocean. These sea stars can grow up to 30 cm (11.8 in) in diameter, with rounded tips at the end of each arm. Some individuals may feature lighter or darker spots along their arms. Typically firm in texture, Linckia stars have the slightly tubular, elongated arms common to other members of the Ophidiasteridae family, and usually possess short, yellowish tube feet. They inhabit coral reefs and seagrass beds, where they are relatively common, although found in sparse density across their range. Linckia stars live subtidally or sometimes intertidally on sandy or hard substrates and move at a mean rate of 8.1 cm/min. This giant specimen, mounted on a black lacquered wood base, originates from the Philippines.
Marine Life Cabinet – white specimen on a black lacquered wood cabinet Victorian style.
Inside from left to right up from down :
Knobbed white sea urchin, from Philippines
Pocillopora meandrina coral, from Solomon Isl.
Xenophora pallidula, from Philippines
Two Fusinus colus, from Philippines
Two Cymatium muricinum, from Philippines
Two Homalocantha zamboi, from Philippines
Three Siratus alabaster, from Philippines
Clypeaster sp., from USA
Two Sand dollar urchin, from USA
Clypeaster sp., from USA
Seriatopora hystrix coral, from Solomon Isl.
Argonauta argo, from Indonesia
Ovula ovum, from Philippines
White Sea star, from USA
Carcharhinus obscurus vertebrae, from Madagascar
White Sea star, from USA
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.
Tridacna gigas (Linnaeus, 1758)
Beautiful and very perfect resin replica in big size of this elusive piece protected nowadays.
It can be used as a decor piece, ice bucket or just for display!
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.
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.
Melo umbilicatus - Melon shell in a brass base, from Arafura Sea. Indonesia.
This species belong to the Volutidae family, generelly big sized shells. Can reach near 45 cm, gargantuam specimen usually are very scared and few pattern. This specimen is a medium size one but is beautifully patterned.
A beautiful Shell ball made with Strombidae 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.
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.
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.
Beautiful marine composition, looking like big mushrooms, made with shark vertebrae, from Madagascar and Scottish sea urchins, from North sea in a black lacquered wood base.