Nativity scene - Mother of pearl, Turbo petholatus with 2 bands - Italian craftsmanship

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Clément Floch
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Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.

Estimate  € 70 - € 100
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Artisanal Nativity Scene in a Natural Turbo Petholatus Striped Two-Band Shell with Silver Nativity – Made in Italy

Refined handmade Christmas nativity scene crafted in authentic natural Turbo Petholatus Striped shell with two bands, enhanced by a striking depiction of the Nativity with silver-plated figures and delicate decorations in silver glitter.

An original creation that blends the beauty of marine shells with Neapolitan nativity tradition, transforming a natural element into a small decorative masterpiece.

The shell is distinguished by its spiral shape and its two characteristic natural bands, which enhance its tones and authentic appearance.

Inside comes to life a delicate Nativity scene, with silvered figures resting on a sparkling base. The reflections of the glitter create a luminous and evocative atmosphere, recalling the magic of the Christmas holidays.

Each piece is assembled and hand-decorated, highlighting the shell’s original features and making every creation unique and unrepeatable.

### FEATURES

- Type: Handmade nativity scene in a shell
- Shell: Authentic natural Turbo Petholatus Striped
- Special feature: Shell with two characteristic bands
- Depiction: Sacred Nativity
- Figures: Silver-plated
- Decorations: Silver glitter
- Dimensions: About 7 × 4.5 × 4.5 cm
- Total weight: About 40 grams
- Craft: Hand-assembled and hand-decorated
- Place of manufacture: Torre del Greco, Italy
- Condition: New
- Style: Christmas, religious and decorative

### CAMPANIA TRADITION AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
This particular nativity scene arises from the meeting of two important Campanian traditions: the shell craftsmanship of Torre del Greco and the ancient Neapolitan nativity art.

The natural shell becomes a suggestive marine grotto that shelters the Holy Family, giving life to a Nativity representation that is original and meaningful.

The two natural bands of the shell, together with the silvered figures and the delicate glitter reflections, create an elegant balance between nature, art, and spirituality.

An object that embodies creativity, tradition, and a passion for true Italian craftsmanship.

### A UNIQUE NATIVITY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Thanks to its compact size, this nativity is ideal for decorating shelves, furniture, tables, display cases, or small Christmas corners.

Also perfect for enriching a collection of artisanal nativity scenes, it represents an original gift idea for those who love handmade creations and objects with strong symbolic value.

The particular combination of natural two-band shell, silver Nativity, and sparkling decorations makes this nativity an elegant and distinctive decorative element.

### PACKAGE AND SHIPPING

The nativity will be carefully packed with protective materials, paying special attention to the delicacy of the shell and the decorative figures.

Fast, tracked, and insured shipping via professional courier SDA or UPS.

### COMBINED SHIPPING

If multiple lots are won, it is advisable to select combined shipping before completing the payment.

If payments are made separately, the lots will be shipped individually and the related shipping costs cannot be refunded.

### IMPORTANT NOTE

As this is a genuine natural shell, minor color, shape, and surface differences are inherent to the material and contribute to the uniqueness of each piece.

In some countries, import of certain marine shells may be subject to restrictions. Before placing a bid, the buyer is encouraged to check the current customs and import regulations in their country.

A small masterpiece of Campanian craftsmanship, where the beauty of the sea meets the spirituality of Christmas. An exclusive creation that preserves the charm of Neapolitan nativity tradition and the authenticity of Made in Italy.

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.
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Artisanal Nativity Scene in a Natural Turbo Petholatus Striped Two-Band Shell with Silver Nativity – Made in Italy

Refined handmade Christmas nativity scene crafted in authentic natural Turbo Petholatus Striped shell with two bands, enhanced by a striking depiction of the Nativity with silver-plated figures and delicate decorations in silver glitter.

An original creation that blends the beauty of marine shells with Neapolitan nativity tradition, transforming a natural element into a small decorative masterpiece.

The shell is distinguished by its spiral shape and its two characteristic natural bands, which enhance its tones and authentic appearance.

Inside comes to life a delicate Nativity scene, with silvered figures resting on a sparkling base. The reflections of the glitter create a luminous and evocative atmosphere, recalling the magic of the Christmas holidays.

Each piece is assembled and hand-decorated, highlighting the shell’s original features and making every creation unique and unrepeatable.

### FEATURES

- Type: Handmade nativity scene in a shell
- Shell: Authentic natural Turbo Petholatus Striped
- Special feature: Shell with two characteristic bands
- Depiction: Sacred Nativity
- Figures: Silver-plated
- Decorations: Silver glitter
- Dimensions: About 7 × 4.5 × 4.5 cm
- Total weight: About 40 grams
- Craft: Hand-assembled and hand-decorated
- Place of manufacture: Torre del Greco, Italy
- Condition: New
- Style: Christmas, religious and decorative

### CAMPANIA TRADITION AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
This particular nativity scene arises from the meeting of two important Campanian traditions: the shell craftsmanship of Torre del Greco and the ancient Neapolitan nativity art.

The natural shell becomes a suggestive marine grotto that shelters the Holy Family, giving life to a Nativity representation that is original and meaningful.

The two natural bands of the shell, together with the silvered figures and the delicate glitter reflections, create an elegant balance between nature, art, and spirituality.

An object that embodies creativity, tradition, and a passion for true Italian craftsmanship.

### A UNIQUE NATIVITY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Thanks to its compact size, this nativity is ideal for decorating shelves, furniture, tables, display cases, or small Christmas corners.

Also perfect for enriching a collection of artisanal nativity scenes, it represents an original gift idea for those who love handmade creations and objects with strong symbolic value.

The particular combination of natural two-band shell, silver Nativity, and sparkling decorations makes this nativity an elegant and distinctive decorative element.

### PACKAGE AND SHIPPING

The nativity will be carefully packed with protective materials, paying special attention to the delicacy of the shell and the decorative figures.

Fast, tracked, and insured shipping via professional courier SDA or UPS.

### COMBINED SHIPPING

If multiple lots are won, it is advisable to select combined shipping before completing the payment.

If payments are made separately, the lots will be shipped individually and the related shipping costs cannot be refunded.

### IMPORTANT NOTE

As this is a genuine natural shell, minor color, shape, and surface differences are inherent to the material and contribute to the uniqueness of each piece.

In some countries, import of certain marine shells may be subject to restrictions. Before placing a bid, the buyer is encouraged to check the current customs and import regulations in their country.

A small masterpiece of Campanian craftsmanship, where the beauty of the sea meets the spirituality of Christmas. An exclusive creation that preserves the charm of Neapolitan nativity tradition and the authenticity of Made in Italy.

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.
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Details

Era
After 2000
Weight
40 g
Shell type
Turbo petholatus with 2 bands, Mother of pearl
Specific region of origin
Campania
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Shell, Silverplated
Colour
Brown, Silver
Condition
As new - unused
Height
4.5 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Title additional information
Italian craftsmanship
Estimated period
2020+
ItalyVerified
4413
Objects sold
99.86%
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