Nativity scene - Shell - Italian craftsmanship
01
day
15
hours
16
minutes
48
seconds
Current bid
€ 1
No reserve price
Expert
Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
Estimate € 70 - € 100
 | €1 |
|---|
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 145028 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
Handcrafted Nativity in a Large Natural Murex Ramosus Shell — Silver-plated Holy Family with Argent Glitter — Made in Italy
Refined and exclusive artisan nativity inside a splendid large natural Murex Ramosus shell, accented by a delicate depiction of the Holy Family with silver-plated figures.
An original creation that blends the sea’s allure with Italian nativity tradition, turning an authentic shell into an elegant decorative piece rich in grace and spirituality.
ARTISAN COMPOSITION
The centerpiece is a magnificent natural Murex Ramosus shell, prized for its sculptural form, pronounced spines, and irregular, arresting shapes.
The shell is carefully handcrafted and decorated to highlight its natural geometry.
Inside is housed a refined Nativity scene, with small figures of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus, embellished with a radiant silver finish.
The composition is enhanced with silver glitter, applied to create delicate sparkling reflections that emphasize the shell’s shapes and impart an elegant, festive atmosphere.
The contrast between the shell’s natural beauty, the silver miniature accents, and the bright details makes each piece unique.
An authentic artisanal decorative object, ideal for lovers of original creations and the Italian nativity tradition.
CHARACTERISTICS
• Type: handcrafted nativity in a natural shell
• Shell: authentic Murex Ramosus
• Size: large
• Subject: Holy Nativity with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus
• Figures: miniatures with silver-plated finish
• Decorations: silver glitter
• Craft: handmade composition and finishing
• Overall dimensions: approximately 10 × 13 × 8 cm
• Weight: approximately 200 g
• Style: Christmas, marine and traditional
• Condition: new
• Made in Italy
THE CHARM OF THE MUREX RAMOSUS SHELL
The Murex Ramosus is a striking shell, known for its significant size and a relief-rich, spiny, branched structure.
Its natural beauty makes it a standout decorative element, especially for shell and marine artifacts enthusiasts.
Through artisan processing, this extraordinary product of nature is transformed into a unique Nativity scene, preserving the features that make each shell one-of-a-kind.
A SYMBOL OF CHRISTMAS, PEACE AND TRADITION
The Holy Nativity represents one of Christmas’s deepest symbols, evoking love, family, hope and serenity.
Housed inside a natural shell, the scene gains a special allure, creating a poignant meeting of Christian tradition’s spirituality and the beauty of the marine world.
The silver decorations add brightness and refinement, making the nativity ideal for gracing shelves, tables, cabinets, display cases, or private collections.
An original creation, also perfect as an exclusive Christmas gift or as a distinctive collectible.
PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
The nativity will be carefully packed with protective measures to preserve the shell, its delicate ends, and the miniatures during transport.
Fast, tracked, and insured shipping via professional courier SDA or UPS.
Please monitor tracking. If the recipient is unavailable, the package may be left at a pickup point.
If bidding on multiple lots, consider selecting combined shipping before payment when compatible with item safety. Separately paid lots may be shipped individually, with no refund of related shipping costs.
IMPORTANT NOTE
In some countries, importing artifacts made from certain natural shell species may be subject to customs restrictions.
Buyers are advised to check applicable regulations in their country before bidding.
An exclusive artisanal creation where the extraordinary beauty of the Murex Ramosus meets Nativity magic and the glow of silver decorations. A small Italian craftsmanship masterpiece, rich in charm, tradition and meaning.
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 in a Large Natural Murex Ramosus Shell — Silver-plated Holy Family with Argent Glitter — Made in Italy
Refined and exclusive artisan nativity inside a splendid large natural Murex Ramosus shell, accented by a delicate depiction of the Holy Family with silver-plated figures.
An original creation that blends the sea’s allure with Italian nativity tradition, turning an authentic shell into an elegant decorative piece rich in grace and spirituality.
ARTISAN COMPOSITION
The centerpiece is a magnificent natural Murex Ramosus shell, prized for its sculptural form, pronounced spines, and irregular, arresting shapes.
The shell is carefully handcrafted and decorated to highlight its natural geometry.
Inside is housed a refined Nativity scene, with small figures of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus, embellished with a radiant silver finish.
The composition is enhanced with silver glitter, applied to create delicate sparkling reflections that emphasize the shell’s shapes and impart an elegant, festive atmosphere.
The contrast between the shell’s natural beauty, the silver miniature accents, and the bright details makes each piece unique.
An authentic artisanal decorative object, ideal for lovers of original creations and the Italian nativity tradition.
CHARACTERISTICS
• Type: handcrafted nativity in a natural shell
• Shell: authentic Murex Ramosus
• Size: large
• Subject: Holy Nativity with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus
• Figures: miniatures with silver-plated finish
• Decorations: silver glitter
• Craft: handmade composition and finishing
• Overall dimensions: approximately 10 × 13 × 8 cm
• Weight: approximately 200 g
• Style: Christmas, marine and traditional
• Condition: new
• Made in Italy
THE CHARM OF THE MUREX RAMOSUS SHELL
The Murex Ramosus is a striking shell, known for its significant size and a relief-rich, spiny, branched structure.
Its natural beauty makes it a standout decorative element, especially for shell and marine artifacts enthusiasts.
Through artisan processing, this extraordinary product of nature is transformed into a unique Nativity scene, preserving the features that make each shell one-of-a-kind.
A SYMBOL OF CHRISTMAS, PEACE AND TRADITION
The Holy Nativity represents one of Christmas’s deepest symbols, evoking love, family, hope and serenity.
Housed inside a natural shell, the scene gains a special allure, creating a poignant meeting of Christian tradition’s spirituality and the beauty of the marine world.
The silver decorations add brightness and refinement, making the nativity ideal for gracing shelves, tables, cabinets, display cases, or private collections.
An original creation, also perfect as an exclusive Christmas gift or as a distinctive collectible.
PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
The nativity will be carefully packed with protective measures to preserve the shell, its delicate ends, and the miniatures during transport.
Fast, tracked, and insured shipping via professional courier SDA or UPS.
Please monitor tracking. If the recipient is unavailable, the package may be left at a pickup point.
If bidding on multiple lots, consider selecting combined shipping before payment when compatible with item safety. Separately paid lots may be shipped individually, with no refund of related shipping costs.
IMPORTANT NOTE
In some countries, importing artifacts made from certain natural shell species may be subject to customs restrictions.
Buyers are advised to check applicable regulations in their country before bidding.
An exclusive artisanal creation where the extraordinary beauty of the Murex Ramosus meets Nativity magic and the glow of silver decorations. A small Italian craftsmanship masterpiece, rich in charm, tradition and meaning.
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
200 g
Specific region of origin
Campania
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Shell
Colour
Brown, Silver, White
Condition
As new - unused
Height
10 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
8 cm
Title additional information
Italian craftsmanship
Estimated period
2020+
