Reference: N1109
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.
Dimensions: 28 cm x 12,5 cm // Base: 11,5 cm diameter
Weight: 531 g
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.
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.
A Horned Helmet shell - Cassis cornuta, from Philippines.
Cassis cornuta is a species of extremely large sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cassidae. This large sea snail is found on sand and coral rubble, often around reefs.
A beautiful decor shell.
Very decorative pair of polished of Green Abalone, Haliotis fulgens in black laquered wood pedestral.
The polished finishing enances the colours and pattern of this elusive species from Baja California. It is a shinning and colourful species with incredible mother-of-pearl variations.
Fantastic Spondylus croceus attached naturally in a dead coral base, from Olango Island, Cebu - Philippines.
Displayed in black granite socket.
Polished Turbo marmoratus, artfully transformed into a Victorian-style silver-plated sugar bowl, meticulously crafted by a traditional artisan.The shell originates from Manado, Indonesia, making it a unique and captivating serving item that adds a touch of charm to any table setting.
Nautilus pompilius - nowadays is a protected specimen, this is why it is supplied with CITES.
This is a great chance to get one!
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!
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.
A great Charonia variegata from Brazil, big size, perfect pattern, seldom seen like this.
Displayed in a natural brown wood base.
Sea biscuit glass dome - Clypeaster sp.
A big perfect and beautiful piece for a shelf decoration. These urchins are very delicate and very nice.
This one came from Florida - USA.
A beautiful Shell ball made with Cerithiidae 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.
Busycon perversum is an edible species of very large predatory sea snail or whelk, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Busyconidae, the Busycon whelks.
This species has a left-handed or sinistral shell. It eats mostly bivalves.
Mounted in a handmade round brass base, make it a very desirable decor item, from Gulf of Mexico.
Busycon perversum is an edible species of very large predatory sea snail or whelk, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Busyconidae, the Busycon whelks.
This species has a left-handed or sinistral shell. It eats mostly bivalves.
Mounted in a handmade round brass base, make it a very desirable decor item, from Gulf of Mexico.
Syrinx aruanus is the biggest living Gastropod in the world, usually with many scars when it gets bigger.
That makes it very special and rare, with a great quality (F+/ F++),
This one comes from North Western Australia.
Outstanding decor piece in a handmade brass base.
Pentaceraster alveolatus is a genus of sea stars in the family Oreasteridae.
Know as Cushion Sea star, occurs in sandy-rocky intertidal regions and on reef platform at depths of 1 to 60 m.
Feeds on carrion and harmless for humans.
Dived from Jetafe - Bohol Isl. Philippines and mounted in a high gloss beige base.
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
