Cassis Cornuta" shell mounted on black wooden baluster patinated

Dive into the fascinating universe of the Cabinet of Curiosities with this spectacular natural room: a real Cassis Cornuta shell, also called Horned helmet, presented on a base turned in black wood patinated in the purest style Second French Empire (late 19th century).

Icon of the naturalist cabinets of the seventeenth century, this shell becomes a marine sculpture in its own right.
Its organic curves, its shade of orange shades and its majestic spiral shape arouse as much admiration as dreaming.
A rare decorative object, it evokes the spirit of the great scientific expeditions as well as that of a poetic collection of the wonders of nature.

The Cassis Cornuta is a very real species, native to tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific area – notably the Red Sea, the coasts of India, East Africa and the South Pacific.
He usually lives buried in coastal sands, and feeds on molluscs and sea urchins.
Its robust shape and thorny protuberances make it a symbol of strength and mystery, highly sought after in the decorative arts.

Each piece is of natural origin, so the size, nuances and irregularities can vary slightly, making each shell truly unique.

Hand-mounted on a baluster-shaped base, turned and patinated black, this object is ready to throne in a library, refined living room or collection showcase.

Dimensions: 43 cm of height approximately x 17 cm diameter / 17" x 6"7