Decorative ornament - Mother-of-pearl nautilus, 13 cm, on a stand
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A polished, pearly Nautilus sp. shell on a wood-and-metal stand measures 17 × 13 × 6 cm and weighs 150 g, with superficial scratches and a visible crack on one side.
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Polished natural nautilus shell with nacre on a wooden base – 13 cm
Elegant natural nautilus shell, carefully polished to reveal its magnificent nacre reflections with silvery, pinkish, and slightly iridescent hues.
Its characteristic spiral shape and the luminous nacre make it a beautiful decorative object, particularly suited to a cabinet of curiosities or a collection of marine shells.
The shell is presented on a light wood base with metal supports, allowing vertical display.
Specifications:
* Identification: Nautilus sp.
* Preparation era: contemporary
* Listed dimension: 13 cm
* Total weight with base: 150 g
* Presentation: wooden and metal base
Condition: presence of superficial scratches on the nacre and a break or visible crack on one side, photographed in detail.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Polished natural nautilus shell with nacre on a wooden base – 13 cm
Elegant natural nautilus shell, carefully polished to reveal its magnificent nacre reflections with silvery, pinkish, and slightly iridescent hues.
Its characteristic spiral shape and the luminous nacre make it a beautiful decorative object, particularly suited to a cabinet of curiosities or a collection of marine shells.
The shell is presented on a light wood base with metal supports, allowing vertical display.
Specifications:
* Identification: Nautilus sp.
* Preparation era: contemporary
* Listed dimension: 13 cm
* Total weight with base: 150 g
* Presentation: wooden and metal base
Condition: presence of superficial scratches on the nacre and a break or visible crack on one side, photographed in detail.
The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
150 g
Title additional information
Mother-of-pearl nautilus, 13 cm, on a stand
Material
Shell
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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