Gastropod Sea shell - Various shells

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Gastéropode specimen comprising three natural shells mounted on stands, with the scientific name listed as Various shells, origin Indonésie, non‑CITES, in good condition, dating from 1965, total weight 1856 g, authentic/original.

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Description from the seller

Decorative set consisting of three natural shells mounted on pedestals, ideal for a collection, cabinet of curiosities, or interior decor.

This lot includes:

1. Totufa bubo
Grand specimen with nacreous interior in warm tones, mounted on a ceramic pedestal
• Shell size: 25 cm
• Total height: 31 cm
• Weight: 1039 g

2. Murex (Muricidae)
Sculptural shell with spines, pinkish nacre interior, mounted on a glass pedestal
• Size: 21 cm
• Total height: 23 cm
. Weight: 573 g

3. Melo broderipii
Shell with soft contours, mounted on a wooden pedestal
• Size: 15 cm
• Weight: 245 g
• Note: slight edge chip (visible in photos)



Condition

Overall good condition for the set.
Presence of light natural marks related to the marine environment.
A minor defect to note on the Melo (edge chip).



Era

20th century (decorative attachments on pedestals)



Presentation

Each shell is mounted on a pedestal (ceramic, glass and wood), allowing a stable and aesthetic display.

Decorative set consisting of three natural shells mounted on pedestals, ideal for a collection, cabinet of curiosities, or interior decor.

This lot includes:

1. Totufa bubo
Grand specimen with nacreous interior in warm tones, mounted on a ceramic pedestal
• Shell size: 25 cm
• Total height: 31 cm
• Weight: 1039 g

2. Murex (Muricidae)
Sculptural shell with spines, pinkish nacre interior, mounted on a glass pedestal
• Size: 21 cm
• Total height: 23 cm
. Weight: 573 g

3. Melo broderipii
Shell with soft contours, mounted on a wooden pedestal
• Size: 15 cm
• Weight: 245 g
• Note: slight edge chip (visible in photos)



Condition

Overall good condition for the set.
Presence of light natural marks related to the marine environment.
A minor defect to note on the Melo (edge chip).



Era

20th century (decorative attachments on pedestals)



Presentation

Each shell is mounted on a pedestal (ceramic, glass and wood), allowing a stable and aesthetic display.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Specimen
Gastropod
Scientific name
Various shells
No. of items
3
Country of origin
Indonesia
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1965
Weight
1856 g
Authenticity
Original/official
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Objects sold
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