A Nautilus Pompilius mounted with pieces of coral from Trapani, Italy 1870.
Italy circa 1870.
3800 Euro
A Specimen Naturale from Wuderkammer: a Nautilus Pompilius. The Specimen is mounted on a gilded brass structure with inserts of Mediterranean red coral pieces (Corallium Rubrum). The octagonal base is made of bloodstone. Trapani, Italy circa 1870.
11,5” – 29 CM H 6,75” – 17 CM L 3,75” – 9,5 CM D
REF: M5806