Polished Nautilus Shell – Mother-of-Pearl Display Specimen on Clear Stand A refined polished Nautilus shell, carefully prepared to reveal the luminous mother-of-pearl surface beneath the natural outer layer. The polishing highlights the shell’s elegant logarithmic spiral and produces a beautiful iridescent effect, with shifting tones of silver, cream, soft pink, green and pale blue depending on the angle of the light. The central spiral retains darker natural accents that create a striking contrast with the smooth pearlescent surface. The specimen has a particularly graceful and balanced silhouette, with a broad outer whorl tapering into the characteristic open spiral form. Fine growth lines remain visible beneath the polish, adding subtle texture while preserving the natural character of the shell. Presented on a clear acrylic display stand, the specimen can be appreciated from multiple angles and is ready for immediate display. Dimensions: 10.7 × 8.4 × 5.8 cm An elegant marine specimen combining natural geometry, iridescent coloration and sculptural form, ideal for a shell collection, cabinet of curiosities or sophisticated interior display. Fattura 784 del 30/11/2017 Attention non-EU bidders: This lot requires specific CITES customs clearance procedures to be shipped out of Italy and then imported into your country. We strongly discourage non-EU bidders from bidding.