Magnificent turban snail (Turbo marmoratus) polished | Pure mother-of-pearl | Size 10 cm | Skeleton - Turbo marmoratus - 0 mm - 0 mm - 100 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)
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Specimen: Turbo marmoratus polished green Turban shell, 10 cm diameter, authentic/original, from the Indopacific, dating to 1982, in good condition.
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A sparkling jewel of the seas: The polished Green Turban Snail
Expand your collection with an absolute highlight of marine aesthetics. This beautiful Turbo marmoratus has been professionally freed from its rough calcareous crust in an elaborate process and deeply polished. The result is a breathtaking exhibit piece that is almost entirely made of pure, intensely iridescent mother-of-pearl. With a stately diameter of 10 cm, this heavy shell possesses magnificent presence and light reflection.
Your highlights at a glance:
- Species: Turbo marmoratus (Green Turban Snail / Green Turban)
- Size: Diameter approx. 10 cm (heavy, massive specimen)
- Treatment: Professionally ground and high-gloss polished
- Optics: Iridescent nacre with fascinating plays of light in silver, cream and delicate green tones
- Origin: Tropical Indo-Pacific
Background & Collector value:
The Turbo marmoratus is the largest of all turban snails and inhabits the turbulent coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific. Because of its extremely thick and high-quality nacre layer, it has been sought after worldwide for centuries – historically for intricate inlays (intarsia), today as one of the finest objects in conchology. In this specimen, the polish was executed so masterfully that the powerful, spiral architecture of the whorls is perfectly preserved, while the surface shines like liquid silver.
ohne / diverse Turbo marmoratus poliert
TAGS: Krebs Muschel Schnecken Maritim Nautic Nautisch Nautilus Meer Wasser Sammlung
Seller's Story
We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany.
We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
Translated by Google TranslateA sparkling jewel of the seas: The polished Green Turban Snail
Expand your collection with an absolute highlight of marine aesthetics. This beautiful Turbo marmoratus has been professionally freed from its rough calcareous crust in an elaborate process and deeply polished. The result is a breathtaking exhibit piece that is almost entirely made of pure, intensely iridescent mother-of-pearl. With a stately diameter of 10 cm, this heavy shell possesses magnificent presence and light reflection.
Your highlights at a glance:
- Species: Turbo marmoratus (Green Turban Snail / Green Turban)
- Size: Diameter approx. 10 cm (heavy, massive specimen)
- Treatment: Professionally ground and high-gloss polished
- Optics: Iridescent nacre with fascinating plays of light in silver, cream and delicate green tones
- Origin: Tropical Indo-Pacific
Background & Collector value:
The Turbo marmoratus is the largest of all turban snails and inhabits the turbulent coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific. Because of its extremely thick and high-quality nacre layer, it has been sought after worldwide for centuries – historically for intricate inlays (intarsia), today as one of the finest objects in conchology. In this specimen, the polish was executed so masterfully that the powerful, spiral architecture of the whorls is perfectly preserved, while the surface shines like liquid silver.
ohne / diverse Turbo marmoratus poliert
TAGS: Krebs Muschel Schnecken Maritim Nautic Nautisch Nautilus Meer Wasser Sammlung
Seller's Story
We are specialists in the sale of mussels and snails from collection solutions. We get most of these from Germany.
We offer very special pieces for sale here that we do not offer on our website.
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Era
After 2000
Specimen
Magnificent turban snail (Turbo marmoratus) polished | Pure mother-of-pearl | Size 10 cm |
Scientific name
Turbo marmoratus
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Indo-Pacific
CITES relevancy
Non-CITES species
Condition
Good condition
Year
1982
Weight
0 g
Depth
100 mm
Height
0 mm
Width
0 mm
Authenticity
Original/official
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