Paire de demi Nautilus à rayures naturelles - Kunstkammer - vendu Naturalia

Pair of Natural Striped Chambered Nautilus Half Shells

Nautilus Pompulus

Philippines; harvested in the 20th century

Approximate size: 7 (w) x 5.5 (h) x 2.75 (d) in.

Nautilus shells have long been a staple of wonder forlovers of shells and as prized objects adorning Naturalia-themed curiositycabinets. In Renaissance Germany the finest specimens were frequently encasedin precious silver with motifs according to the tastes of the era.

From the estate of a professional fossils dealer.

Condition: straight from nature, albeit truncated. Someexamples feature original collector's labels (typewritten and taped on theexterior or interior).