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: polished Turbo marmoratus (Green Turban Shell), 10 cm diameter, with pure mother-of-pearl; scientific name Turbo marmoratus; authentic/original, good condition, Indo-Pacific origin.
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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 stripped of its rough limestone crust in an elaborate process and deep-polished. The result is a breathtaking display piece that is almost entirely made of pure, intensely iridescent nacre. With a stately diameter of 10 cm, this heavy shell has grand presence and light reflections.
Your highlights at a glance:
- Species: Turbo marmoratus (Green Turban / Green Turban Snail)
- Size: Diameter approx. 10 cm (heavy, substantial specimen)
- Processing: Professionally ground and high-gloss polished
- Appearance: Shimmering 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 coveted for centuries worldwide—historically for intricate inlay work (intarsia), today as one of the most prestigious objects in conchology. In this specimen, the polish was executed so masterfully that the powerful, spiral architecture of the whorls remains perfectly preserved while the surface shines like liquid silver.
unpolished / various Turbo marmoratus polished
TAGS: Crab Shell Snails Maritime Nautical Nautilus Sea Water Collection
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 stripped of its rough limestone crust in an elaborate process and deep-polished. The result is a breathtaking display piece that is almost entirely made of pure, intensely iridescent nacre. With a stately diameter of 10 cm, this heavy shell has grand presence and light reflections.
Your highlights at a glance:
- Species: Turbo marmoratus (Green Turban / Green Turban Snail)
- Size: Diameter approx. 10 cm (heavy, substantial specimen)
- Processing: Professionally ground and high-gloss polished
- Appearance: Shimmering 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 coveted for centuries worldwide—historically for intricate inlay work (intarsia), today as one of the most prestigious objects in conchology. In this specimen, the polish was executed so masterfully that the powerful, spiral architecture of the whorls remains perfectly preserved while the surface shines like liquid silver.
unpolished / various Turbo marmoratus polished
TAGS: Crab Shell Snails Maritime Nautical Nautilus Sea Water Collection
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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