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Offered is a horse conch natural shell specimen. It's a very soft beige/off white and the aperture (open side) is …
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Offered is a horse conch natural shell specimen. It's a very soft beige/off white and the aperture (open side) is a soft blush pink.
This particular breed of conch is predatory and feeds off other oceanic snails and is the official Florida gastropod. These were often used as megaphone horn to announce the arrival of fresh fish. Perfect as a centerpiece, a paperweight, as a desk or powder room ornament, or for your curiosities collection. Would also be lovely mounted on a lucite stand.
Measures 16" long, 8" wide, 6" tall
Latin genus: Triplofusus giganteus.
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- Dimensions
- 16ʺW × 8ʺD × 6ʺH
- Styled After
- Tiffany and Co.
- Tony Duquette
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Shell
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Off-white
- Condition Notes
- This piece is intact and shows no chips or nicks. There is a natural crack near the aperture which is … moreThis piece is intact and shows no chips or nicks. There is a natural crack near the aperture which is typical of conches. Has been cleaned and washed with gentle soap. Any wear is commensurate with its age and past handling. less
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