Large
Seashells
Postage and Packing Charges
Shell Information
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We buy our large shells from the two most reputable shell
suppliers in the UK and are probably now their biggest clients.
All our shells come with ecological certification and are
sustainable. Scroll through our listings and it won't take
you long to realise that most of these products have been
partially eaten first. and that's the way we want to keep
it. Our best selling starfish are washed ashore and our
children understand the importance of preservation as well
as we do. Charitable donations through our shops are weighted
towards the RNLI and marine conservation. We only sell online
a small proportion of the shells we sell in our shops, so
if we're too far to pop down and visit, please call Jamie
or Tim on 01202 683319 or email at info@dorsetgifts.com
if you can't find what you're after but you know it's out
there and want to purchase from a reputable shell supplier.
We have large corporate accounts and frequently sell our
shells to wedding parties and interior designers. As market
leaders we promise to see you right!!!!
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Bullmouth Helmet - Cameo Sea Shell |
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Our picture shows
these beautifully thick large seashells lying "lip down"
and also "lip facing". The jury's out with us as
to how these display best - we probably prefer the large broad
lip showing as you get the contrast of the rustic reddish
brown around the lip against the more subtle chestnut browns
and lighter colours on the main body of the shell. Another
Indo Pacific shell which is also referred to as a red helmet.
5 to 6 inches
£9.99 each
£18 for 2
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Nautilus Natural |
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From the Nautilidae
family and a distant relative of the Octopus, you're looking
at one of the Ocean's most fascinating shells which hasn't
changed very much in 450 million years. A smooth prefectly
proportioned shell which has fascinated scientists for centuries
and is found living in colonies in Indo-Pacific waters. You're
unlikely to ever witness one on a "swim through"
as they inhabit depths of between 100 and 300 metres, usually
feeding off shrimp and small fish on the deep slopes of coral
reefs. They're a symbol of beauty and certainly the most majestic
of shells which are considered "living fossils".
They can live up to 20 years. A large shell you will keep
forever. We hold several of these in stock at any one time
and will always hand pick the best from our collection. If
you require prior images or larger Nautilus Natural please
email us at info@dorsetgifts.com
18 to 20cm, 7 to 8 inches
£22.50 each
£40 for 2
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Nautilus
- Pearlized |
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Our wonderful
Nautilus shells are described in detail above and these pearlized
Nautilus shells have had their outer layer removed to show
the "mother of pearl" inner layer. Nautilus is from
the Greek word for "sailor" and these shells are
so perfectly proportioned that they have become symbols of
symmetry.
18 to 20 centimetres, 7 to 8 inches
£28.50 each
£50 for 2
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Queen Helmet |
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Our large Queen
Helmet shells (or more technically Cassis Cornuta) measure
9 to 10 inches in height or length depending which way you
wish to display them. We're beginning to see these placed
"lip down" as this really shows the beautiful colours
on the back of the shell although as a feature shell we think
they're at their best standing at full height, as photographed
in our main image. The Queen Helmet shell you purchase will
be picked by hand as the best one in its' size from our current
collection. If you require pictures before purchasing we can
forward these to you but rest assured it will be handpicked
as the best on the shelf! We do have larger Queen Helmets
in stock so please email us at info@dorsetgifts.com
if you require an even bigger feauture shell. Our price, as
always, will be market leading!
9 to 10 inches high
£29 each
£50 for 2
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Giant Spider Conch |
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More infamously
known as Lambis Truncata and sometimes referred to as the
7 finger shell, although they don't always have seven fingers,
but always more than two fingers, to make it a sea themed
decoration you can feel comfortable displaying! These are
a whopping 25 to 30 centimetres and larger ones always available
on request at info@dorsetgifts.com
. You can create a great feature with one this size though
and these large sea snail shells have always been a top selling
line in our shop. They look good with a few of the smaller
lambis chiraga scattered around them and these can be seen
on our other shell page. A wonderful
feature shell!
25 to 30cms
£22.50 each
£40 for 2
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Large Trumpet Triton |
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Tritons - named
after the Greek God Triton who was the son of Poseidon, the
God of the Sea. These can grow as large as 20 inches although
a 12 to 14 inch specimen is a very impressive size for these
shells, to be found in temperate and tropical waters worldwide.
Adult tritons are predators and will feed off molluscs as
well as starfish, including the "crown of thorns starfish"
which is poisonous and known to proliferate and destroy coral
reef. We feel we have provided enough information for you
to buy one of these for use as a dinner party conversation
piece and then present it to the most beautiful or interesting
woman (or man) at the table! Suffice to say, these probably
are the most spectacular and sought after large shells you
can buy and you can email us for a best price on even larger
Trumpet Tritons at info@dorsetgifts.com
. We can also supply images of the exact Trumpet Triton we
will send, if you so wish. We believe these tritons could
also become restricted over the next few years in which case
the price is likely to go up. Go on!...buy one of the world's
most beautiful shells.
12 to 14 inches long
£69 each
£120 for 2
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Frog
Shell - Bursa Bulba |
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A relative of
the trumpet triton above but thicker and heavier and they
live in warm waters beneath the coral where they happily feed
on marine worms. You'd be lucky to see one though as they
blend in to their surroundings to become virtually invisible
to the naked or marine worm eye! Why frog shell? Well, the
chestnut and mid brown patterns on the shells do resemble
the skin of some frogs. We find the 9 to 10 inch or 23 to
26 centimetere size the most popular for display purposes
although we will happily quote you for larger sizes at info@dorsetgifts.com
. These really are one of the ocean's most beautiful creations
and will look stunning in any room of your home.
23 to 26 centimetres
£19.95 each
£35 for 2
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