Nativity scene - Shell - Italian craftsmanship
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Handcrafted Nativity Scene in a Natural Turbo Imperialis Shell – Made in Italy
A refined, artisanal Christmas scene crafted from an authentic natural Turbo Imperialis shell (family Turbinidae), featuring a silver-plated Nativity with delicate silver glitter decorations.
An original piece that blends marine shell beauty with Neapolitan nativity tradition, turning a natural element into a small decorative masterpiece. The shell’s distinctive spiral form, natural shading, and textured surface give the item true charm.
Inside, a gentle Nativity scene comes to life, with silver figures resting on a glittering base. The glitter reflections create a bright, magical holiday ambiance.
Each piece is hand-assembled and decorated, highlighting the shell’s original characteristics and ensuring a unique, unrepeatable work of art.
Characteristics
- Type: Handcrafted Nativity in a shell
- Shell: Genuine natural Turbo Imperialis
- Family: Turbinidae
- Depiction: Holy Nativity
- Figures: Silver-plated
- Decorations: Silver glitter
- Dimensions: ~5 × 3 × 3 cm
- Weight: ~36 g
- Craft: Hand assembly and decoration
- Origin of craft: Torre del Greco, Italy
- Condition: New
- Style: Christmas, religious, decorative
Tradition and Campanian Craftsmanship
This nativity blends two key Campanian traditions: Torre del Greco shell craftsmanship and Neapolitan nativity art. The natural shell becomes a gleaming grotto safeguarding the Holy Family, yielding an original, meaningful representation of the Nativity. The shell’s natural forms, combined with silver figures and delicate glitter, create an elegant balance of nature, art, and spirituality.
A small, evocative nativity capturing creativity, tradition, and genuine Italian craftsmanship.
A Charming, Compact Nativity
Thanks to its compact size, this nativity is perfect for shelves, dressers, tables, windows, or small festive corners. It’s also an excellent addition to a collection of artisanal nativity scenes and makes a unique gift for lovers of handmade pieces with strong symbolic value. The combination of natural Turbo Imperialis shell, silver Nativity, and sparkling accents makes this a refined, distinctive decorative item.
Packaging and Shipping
Carefully packed with protective materials to safeguard the shell and decorative figures. Fast, tracked, and insured shipping via SDA or UPS.
Combined Shipping
If bidding on multiple lots, please choose combined shipping before payment. If payments are made separately, lots will be shipped individually and shipping costs cannot be refunded.
Important Note
As a genuine natural shell, slight variations in color, shape, and surface are intrinsic to the material and add to each piece’s uniqueness. Some countries restrict import of certain marine shells. Please check your country’s customs and import rules before bidding.
A small Campanian craftsmanship masterpiece where sea beauty meets Christmas spirituality—an original piece that honors Neapolitan nativity tradition and authentic Made in Italy quality.
Seller's Story
My creations are born at the heart of Italy’s artisanal tradition in Torre del Greco, a world-renowned symbol for coral processing and cameo carving.
Each piece of jewelry is the result of knowledge handed down through generations: the coral is carefully selected, the cameo hand-carved by master artisans, every detail refined according to techniques that belong to the history of Mediterranean jewelry art.
I believe in authenticity, in natural materials and in the value of manual work. For this reason I offer only pieces that embody identity, culture and passion, pure expressions of Italian excellence.
Each object is not just a piece of jewelry, but a fragment of tradition that continues to live on through time.
Translated by Google TranslateHandcrafted Nativity Scene in a Natural Turbo Imperialis Shell – Made in Italy
A refined, artisanal Christmas scene crafted from an authentic natural Turbo Imperialis shell (family Turbinidae), featuring a silver-plated Nativity with delicate silver glitter decorations.
An original piece that blends marine shell beauty with Neapolitan nativity tradition, turning a natural element into a small decorative masterpiece. The shell’s distinctive spiral form, natural shading, and textured surface give the item true charm.
Inside, a gentle Nativity scene comes to life, with silver figures resting on a glittering base. The glitter reflections create a bright, magical holiday ambiance.
Each piece is hand-assembled and decorated, highlighting the shell’s original characteristics and ensuring a unique, unrepeatable work of art.
Characteristics
- Type: Handcrafted Nativity in a shell
- Shell: Genuine natural Turbo Imperialis
- Family: Turbinidae
- Depiction: Holy Nativity
- Figures: Silver-plated
- Decorations: Silver glitter
- Dimensions: ~5 × 3 × 3 cm
- Weight: ~36 g
- Craft: Hand assembly and decoration
- Origin of craft: Torre del Greco, Italy
- Condition: New
- Style: Christmas, religious, decorative
Tradition and Campanian Craftsmanship
This nativity blends two key Campanian traditions: Torre del Greco shell craftsmanship and Neapolitan nativity art. The natural shell becomes a gleaming grotto safeguarding the Holy Family, yielding an original, meaningful representation of the Nativity. The shell’s natural forms, combined with silver figures and delicate glitter, create an elegant balance of nature, art, and spirituality.
A small, evocative nativity capturing creativity, tradition, and genuine Italian craftsmanship.
A Charming, Compact Nativity
Thanks to its compact size, this nativity is perfect for shelves, dressers, tables, windows, or small festive corners. It’s also an excellent addition to a collection of artisanal nativity scenes and makes a unique gift for lovers of handmade pieces with strong symbolic value. The combination of natural Turbo Imperialis shell, silver Nativity, and sparkling accents makes this a refined, distinctive decorative item.
Packaging and Shipping
Carefully packed with protective materials to safeguard the shell and decorative figures. Fast, tracked, and insured shipping via SDA or UPS.
Combined Shipping
If bidding on multiple lots, please choose combined shipping before payment. If payments are made separately, lots will be shipped individually and shipping costs cannot be refunded.
Important Note
As a genuine natural shell, slight variations in color, shape, and surface are intrinsic to the material and add to each piece’s uniqueness. Some countries restrict import of certain marine shells. Please check your country’s customs and import rules before bidding.
A small Campanian craftsmanship masterpiece where sea beauty meets Christmas spirituality—an original piece that honors Neapolitan nativity tradition and authentic Made in Italy quality.
Seller's Story
My creations are born at the heart of Italy’s artisanal tradition in Torre del Greco, a world-renowned symbol for coral processing and cameo carving.
Each piece of jewelry is the result of knowledge handed down through generations: the coral is carefully selected, the cameo hand-carved by master artisans, every detail refined according to techniques that belong to the history of Mediterranean jewelry art.
I believe in authenticity, in natural materials and in the value of manual work. For this reason I offer only pieces that embody identity, culture and passion, pure expressions of Italian excellence.
Each object is not just a piece of jewelry, but a fragment of tradition that continues to live on through time.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
After 2000
Weight
30 g
Specific region of origin
Campania
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Shell
Colour
Green, Silver
Condition
As new - unused
Height
3 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
3 cm
Title additional information
Italian craftsmanship
Estimated period
2020+
