Royal helmet snail (Cassis tuberosa) | Magnificent specimen 135 mm | Massive collector’s piece Skeleton - Cassis tuberosa - 0 mm - 0 mm - 135 mm- Non-CITES species - (1)

A majestic monument of the world’s seas: the Royal Helmet Snail

Expand your collection with an exceptionally powerful and sculptural work of marine fauna. This beautiful Cassis tuberosa – known as the Royal Helmet Snail – captivates with its massive, heavy shell, the distinctly triangular profile of its aperture, and the characteristic bold nodes on the back. At a stately size of 135 mm, this shell possesses impressive display density and presence.

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Art: Cassis tuberosa (Royal Helmet Snail / King Helmet Snail)
Size: Length approx. 135 mm (Excellent, expressive cabinet size)
Condition: Excellently preserved, gently cleaned, natural color and surface textures perfectly visible
Features: Broad, glossy aperture plate (shield) with chestnut-brown and cream-colored pattern
Origin: Western Atlantic (Caribbean to Brazil)

Background & collector value:

The helmet snail family (Cassidae) ranks among the icons of conchology collections due to its size and historical significance. The shell of Cassis tuberosa is characterized by its extremely thick calcareous layer, which is why the shells of this species have been used since antiquity as raw material for carving precious cameos (relief jewelry). With this pristine specimen, the contrast-rich, almost porcelain-glossy underside of the aperture is in perfect dialogue with the rugged, wild architecture of the upper side.

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