Queen Helmet Shell - large shell

The Queen Helmet Shell is a striking shell if only by size alone.

Decorated with a pale almost lace like exterior it follows through to a pink and apricot coloured interior.

Helmet shells are a large family of very solid, often thickened shells found in shallow tropical seas.

They typically feed on sea urchins and are often seen partly buried in sand with only the top and a couple of horns showing.

Also known as a Horned Helmet (cassis cornuta) the species is common to Indo Pacific waters.

As a natural specimen, all shells will have acquired minor marks and imperfections during their lifetime (just like us) and these form very much part of the individual character and charm of these special shells.

As this makes this item quite unique, the photographs shown are of the actual item to be supplied.

Size: approx  26 cm L x 21 cm W x 18 cm tall   (10.25 x 8.25 x 7 inches)