Wonderful pair of turritella sphere and shell ball on custom stands. Fossilized turritella refers to the preserved remains or traces of turritella shells from ancient geological time periods. These fossils are often found in sedimentary rocks and can provide valuable insights into past environments and ecosystems. Turritella is a genus of small sea snails known for their distinctive spiral-shaped shells. These shells are often fossilized and can be found in various parts of the world. The name "turritella" comes from the Latin word "turris," meaning tower, which refers to the tall, slender shape of the shell. Turritella shells are commonly used in jewelry and as decorative items due to their unique appearance. They feature beautiful patterns created by the remains of marine organisms that lived inside them millions of years ago. A shell ball ornament, the simple textural forms of these handcrafted spheres add a natural statement to any setting. The decorative spherical ball with special patterns, covered entirely in little shells. Natural and neutral in tone, boho and beachy in style. This set decorations intricately handmade with hundreds of small sea shells in rosettes. These are made from hundreds of natural shells that are hand-arranged, it is normal find the occasional missing shell. Also, expect small blemishes and variations in colour. A P P R O X I M A T E D I M E N S I O N S - including stand # Turritella Sphere : Height: 19.5 cm - Diameter: 10.6 cm # Shell Ball : Height: 21 cm - Diameter: 10 cm THE DISCLAIMER - Please check with your local regulations and authorities if it is allowed to bring this item into your country, prior to bidding. - It's a natural product, small cracks or flaws can happen. Please refer to the pictures. - Please be aware these pictures have been taken in a dark studio, colors may vary depending on the environment. - One or more images provide a styled representation of a similar item. For exact details of the item for sale, please refer to the other images. No items in the styled photo are included in the sale. - THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING PACKING MATERIAL. THE SHIPPING -The item will be sent with a Track & Trace code via DHL Parcel, DPD or postNl. The tracking will be updated in your Catawiki lot once your parcel has been dropped off. -Please check regularly to avoid your parcel being returned to us, in which case the buyer will be responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment. -For tracking to Spain and Portugal please use this link and add the tracking number from your Catawiki lot https://clientesparcel.dhl.es/LiveTracking/Home -WE DO NOT COMBINE SHIPPING!!! -If you have any questions about your parcel please contact us using the Catawiki message service. We will try to reply within 3 working days.