Seashells for sale in the UK from Dorset Gifts
Sea Shell Information
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We buy quality seashells from the two most reputable
shell suppliers in the UK and are probably now their
biggest clients. All our natural sea shells for sale come with
ecological certification and are sustainable. If you
are decorating with seashells or looking for discount
seashells 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 seashells
we sell in our shops, so if we're too far to pop down
and visit, please call Jamie on 01202 285163 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 sea shell
supplier. We have large corporate accounts and frequently
sell our shell world gifts to wedding parties and interior
designers as seashell decorations, as well as selling
discount quality small seashells in bulk or wholesale. So if you are looking for rare seashells to buy for natural seashell home decorations, as market
leaders we promise to see you right with our best price
for world shells as we are confident that the items here
are the best value bulk seashells or wholesale shells in the UK for sale that you will
find!
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Seashell Pick 'n Mix
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10 shells for £25
All of the sea shells for sale below with the above logo can be bought as Pick 'n Mix - 10 shells
for £25.
Have a look at the shells, decide which ones you want, then use the Pick 'n Mix
shells form at the bottom of the page to place your order.
The discount will only appear in the shopping basket if you add a minimum of 10 items and
use the form to order.
OR
You can use our Pick 'n Mix page where
you can combine ordering gemstones, minerals and shells.
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Pacific Frog Conch Shell - DG8792 |


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Our beautiful Pacific Frog conch shells are approximately 15 cms long with stunning colours. These are substantial and heavy mainly being sourced from Thailand and the Philippines. These are among the largest conch shells, so if you are looking for large conch shells for sale, for your seashell collection this might fit the bill.
£6.95 each
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Yellow Paired Mussel Shell - DGYELLMUS
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Large paired (both sides) beautifully natural coloured abalone seashells – these are not easy to source and measure approximately 10 cms in diameter. An unusual addition to your seashell collection and sourced ethically from the Philippines. We sell singly but if you are after two of these we are selling for a great price. Please browse and enjoy our seashells which are ethically sourced and we will never be knowingly beaten on price by other UK retailers.
£3.95 each
2 for £7
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Black Lip Unpaired Oyster Shells x 6 -
DGBLACKLIP
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We have a limited supply of small black lip oyster seashells. These are unpaired and the picture shows both sides. Excellent for craft work, we usually sell these directly to our craft workers but have found a big old box so fill your boots if you are chasing down something different in the shell world. These are rough on the outside of the seashells but have a beautiful pearlised inner, which is the side best to display. Measuring approximately 4 cms we are selling at one price for half a dozen.
£4.95 each
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White Fusinus Shells x 3 -
DGSO2231
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LIMITED OFFER
Fusini seashells are definitely one of our favourites - long, light, pretty and beautiful standing as a trio or being used as a signature seashell in craftwork. Also known as a long tailed spindle. Measuring between 5 and 6 inches (minimum 12 cms) - we source these ethically from the Philippines. For larger quantities of rare seashells for sale please email us - we won't be beaten on price.
£4.50 for 3
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Vasum Turbinellus Shells x 3 -
DGSO74
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LIMITED OFFER
Vasum Turbinellus shells are fairly common in Indo Pacific waters and are predatory sea snails with a thick shell and vase shaped. Our current batch are measuring just under 5 cms and sold in threes to make a pretty display. Great to include in shell craft work - strong and striking.
£2.95 for 3
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Oyster Shells x 5 -
DGOYSTER5
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LIMITED OFFER
We haven't taken the floor boards up in our shop but it's Grade 2 and was built when Queen Victoria was ruling half the world. Rumour has it that when the Romans occupied Poole Quay over a thousand years earlier they laid down foundations for buildings using oyster shells, of which of course Poole Harbour would have been abundant. Whether you require for the foundations of a house or attractive nautical decor we have plenty here for you and minimum length is 7 cms - sold in 5s so it's 5 for £2.95. Recycled from local food sources.
£2.95 for 5
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Strawberry Trocha Shells x 4 -
DGTROCHLTD
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LIMITED OFFER
Four beautiful strawberry trochas - a limited offer as they will sell out at this price. These are all approximately 3 cms in length and called strawberry because. Beautiful and interesting small shells.
£2.95 for four

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Orange Mitre Shells x 3 -
DGMITRLTD
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LIMITED OFFER
Limited Offer of 3 orange mitre seashells measuring approximately 5 cms, smaller and more delicate than most but beautiful additions to any seashell collection.
£3.50 for three

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Foxhead Seashells x 3 -
DGFOXLTD
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LIMITED OFFER
A limited offer for three good sized foxhead seashells - these are sometimes referred to as tulip shells and at approximately 10 cms in length you are getting 3 for the price of one and we are not sure how we do it!! Lots of similar limited offers online for the next few months!
£3.95 for three

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Brown Screw Shells x 4 -
DGSCRELTD
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LIMITED OFFER
Not one, two or three but four screw shells approximately 8 cms each and popular for seashell craft work as well as general decor. From shallow waters in the Philippines.
£3.95 for four

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Brown Tonna Cep Shells x 4 -
DGBTCEPLTD
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LIMITED OFFER
Beautifully coloured shallow water seashells and the price is for all four on a limited offer. Approximately 7 cms so a lot of seashell and a more than competitive price. Please phone for bulk orders.
£2.95 for four

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Polished Brown Cowries x 4 -
DGCOWLTD
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LIMITED OFFER
Beautifully polished cowries and the price is for all 4 measuring approximately 5 cms. There are many different species of cowries but these are one of our favourites.
£2.95 for four

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Knobbly Starfish x 4 -
DGKNOBL
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LIMITED OFFER
Limited offer on our rustic coloured knobbly starfish and these are approximately 9 cms to 10 cms. These do vary in colour and are of interest to dogs! A good opportunity to stock up on these at this limited price whether you are looking to buy retail quantities or wholesale shells.
£2.95 for four
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Abalone Shells x 3 -
DGLIMAB
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LIMITED OFFER
3 pretty abalone seashells measuring
6 to 7 cms and in natural but cleaned form which
highlights the iridescent interior. These opalescent
seashells always make an attractive display and one of
our best selling seashells at a very good size. Please
contact for larger quantities.
£4.95 for three

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Strombus Sinuatis - DGSO51544 |
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LIMITED OFFER
This beautiful and unusual conch, the Strombus Sinuatis is also known as the Laconate Conch has an attractive pink lip and measures approximately 4 inches in length. This Strombus Sinuatis is a hard seashell to source and one to take pride of place in any collection.
4 inches long.
£2.50 each
£4.95 for 3
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Pectin Phallium - DH4033 |

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Minimum 4 cms, some of these are paired and some single and do really have a pretty pink to purple colouring. Great for crafting or adding striking colour to seashell collections.
£0.99 each
£3.75 for 4
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Natural Frog Mussel 8 cms - DG4372 |

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From a well
known group of edible shells which are widespread in inter
tidal waters. These have been paired back into one and
have interesting texture resulting in them often being
purchased for art work.
£2.75 each

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Checkered Bonnet Seashells x 3 -
DGL4057
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Minimum size per seashell is 5 cms and these very beautiful checkered bonnet seashells have quite striking markings – each one is unique and each one is from the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Great in cluster groups and at a winning price.
£3.50 for three
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Cyprea Talpa Seashells x 3 -
DGL4086
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We do very well selling feature seashells in threes as a lifetime (or what seems like a lifetime) of retailing these and other very beautiful seashells has made us notice that when selling seashells as pretty and colourful as the cyprea talpas they make a great grouping, as from all sides they have beautiful markings. Look at the underside of the one on the right or the tops on the two others. These are from the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Minimum 5 cms.
£3.50 for three
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Mother of Pearl Polished Lip Shell -
DGL4041
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These stunning Mother of Pearl Lip Shells are sold individually at £2.95 and measure around 5 cms. The pictures show the outside and inside of these and they have a golden colour to them whilst more pearlised on the inside. One of the most frequently stolen shells in the shop so nice to be selling them online far away from temptation. Very beautiful, unusually featured seashells in craft work.
£2.95 each
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Pink Murex Shell 2 to 3 ins |


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These have always been a popular shell for table decor / weddings etc, so although we are selling larger ones on the website we have sourced a good supply of 2 to 3 inch pink murexes which we are selling on at a wholesale rate if you choose the quantity offer. All our pink murexes are between 2 and 3 inches and if taken in batches of 30 these will enable you to create excellent seaside decor at a very reasonable price. Further description of our murex shells and larger examples below. For larger quantities please email us for a quotation. We intend to never be beaten on price and love the pink lip to these pretty decorative seashells. The quintessential small shell.
£2.95 each
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Black Murex Shell - DGBMUR |

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One of our favourites and sufficiently popular to have their own wooden apple box outside our shop from where customers choose their favourites. Currently these are coming in at minimum of 8 cms. Used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for the manufacture of purple dye! It commnaded a very high price so was only used by the nobility or the church. A spindly shell and one to adorn any srious seashell collection. Please call 07711247762 for bulk quotes or for larger black murex seashells.
£3.95 each
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Silver Cabibe Mussel - DG4014N |

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Silver cabibe mussels which are thin and elongate and measuring over 5 cms - excellent for nautical or wedding décor. These seashells live in large colonies in the Phillipines and are widespread in shallow inter tidal waters. Great one for wedding or mixing with silver and white seashells as nautical home sea themed décor - especially bathrooms!
£1.50 each
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Pink Lip Egg Cockle - DG4324RED |

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A long standing food source and for such a varied, attractive and famous family of seashells we have selected something a little more unusual. Measuring approximately 5 cms and with a pink lip - these small cockle shells from Indo Pacific waters make attractive seashell décor when grouped together. We think our prices are more than competitive so do please let us know if you can find cheaper and we will always match - unless they are coming from China, have used one of our images and the delivery date is 2027.
£0.50 each
OUT OF STOCK
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White Lima Bulgares Scallop Shells - 10 to 13 cms |

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These scallop shells are very hard to source and bright white in colour – the price is unbeatable and the scallops are paired (you are buying the whole scallop). They are relatively easy to separate so in effect you are buying a pair of shells. These are incredibly popular with sea themed interior designers / organizers of sea themed weddings. Scallops often get colour interference, English ones may have a little bit of brown in them, African ones will have vivid colours but these are a brilliant white with a texture and interesting feel to them – definitely something different.
£2.50 each
£25 for 10
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Philippines Brown/White Cockles 500 grammes - DGHAILSHAM |
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Approximately 130 in 500 grammes and some of these are opened, some of them still closed. Undoubtedly an excellent base for crafwork and please note these are not just white but have a mix of caramel in nearly all of them. Each averages 3 cms - one inch - and we are passing on heavy discounts on these as we negotiate very well our end. They mix nicely with the brilliant white heart cockle craft seashells.
£5.95
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Flat Scallop - DGL4032 |
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Scallop shells for sale! Flat scallop measuring a minimum of 10 cms. The price is for one scallop and not the pair. Very decorative scallop shells for sale with unusual colours.
£2.95 each
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Tiger Cowries 5-8 cms - KT4013 |


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Very interesting to look at and these dome shaped tiger cowrie shells have been used as currency in several parts of the world over the centuries, although we prefer payment in sterling. Tiger Cowries are probably the most popular seashells for sale in our shops bought by adults for children and one for them to listen to the sea in. Please e-mail or phone for bulk orders.
5-8 cms (2 to 3 ins)
£1.95 each
£15 for 10
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Scallop Shells - approx 12cms across |


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The fishermen take their boats out upon the seas off the coast of the British Isles where some of them fish for scallops. Most of those large scallop shells end up in restaurants throughout Britain and this makes for a very ecological reason to use the scallop shells for other means in the home. Our customers clean them and use these scallop shells as a dining plate, with tea lights, as soap dishes or as shell craft objects ..... they're beautiful. The scallop shell is a British beach shell from our home waters so sits comfortably in our homes as seashell decorations - make use of a few. Please Dorset Gifts customers - these large scallop shells are straight from the ocean so may need a little cleaning. E-mail us for a bulk buying discount.
99p each
£8 for 10
£15 for 20
£25 for 50
£40 for 100
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Pectin Scallop Shells 5 to 8 cms - QT4033 |

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These pectin scallop shells are double sided. These beautiful light pectin scallop shells come in mixed colours. We will evenly sort out a balanced mix of colours for all bulk purchases. If you are choosing one shell than we usually send a lighter coloured pectin scallop seashell unless your order is accompanied with a specific colour request. Great for people who are decorating with seashells or are looking for bulk seashells for sale.
£1.95 each
£15 for 10
Please e-mail or phone for bulk prices
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Pearlised
Troca Shell 5 to 7 cm |

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We love our
cone shaped pearlised troca shells. They're hardy, heavy,
chunky pieces and if a customer picks a dozen shells in
our shop there's always one of these in the pile. These
ones are a little smaller than some of our other shells
although we periodically have larger pearlised troca shells
in stock. These sell very well as the silvery colour mixes
in well with other shells in a display collection. They
are very popular as wedding shell decorations. Please e-mail
or call to buy seashells at bulk prices.
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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White Shell Pack - DG4054 |



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We frequently get asked for varied mixed seashells in white and for many uses ranging from corporate table decor and weddings to children's party gifts. This year we have put together a shell pack in white which will perfectly cater for all needs. Each white shell pack measures 13 cms across. We have cellophaned them so they can easily be presented as gifts and also opened up for scattering. Please refer back to these seashells individually on our website but each pack will approximately contain a 6 cms white pointer starfish, a 13 cms English scallop seashell, a couple of 3 cms pearlised trochas, 4 to 5 heart cockle seashells measuring 3 cms, 3 x 3cms white strombus seashells and several 2 cms white tibia seashells. All in all the perfect combination and one put together with you, our customers in mind! Maybe we should do these in green and brown too, but for now it's the "white shell pack".
These mixed white seashells are very popular as wedding shell packs for people planning a beach themed wedding or for use as wedding favours.
The pictures show the pack opened to reveal the contents showing the mixed beach seashells and starfish. Contents always white or pearlised but do vary due to newer batches.
13 cms across
£4.95 each
£13 for 3
Please e-mail for bulk purchases
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The Purbeck Shell Collection - DGPUR |



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Just perfect for anyone seeking an interesting colourful collection of seashells for somewhere in the home or office and there are some unusual specimens in here. Centrepiece would have to be the Large Brown Cockle which can be left paired or easily broken open and this measures on average 9 cms in length. We have added 2 pieces of whitewashed driftwood at about 8 cms each to give a nautical alternative look to the collection. There's a Tiger Cowrie in here too at about 8 cms and some pretty Conches from 7 cms to 10 cms with two light brown Mussel Shells to complete. We often look at little collections and discuss what we would add. It's all in here at a great price. Including the driftwood there are 9 pieces which would need a space of 20 cms by 10 cms to present stylishly.
£9.95 each
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Dorset Gifts Special Shell Selection - DGSS |

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Just occasionally we get customers asking what makes a good selection of shells or may even ask us to select for them. We've put a collection together for your display, your bathroom, your office or your school project and we've included in the selection of ten shells, a beautiful small cowrie map shell with lots of mini cowries, which we're sure you'll agree sets all these beautiful caramel, brown and ivory seashells off a treat. These seashells are not rare but they are not an easy find either with a stunning firebrand murex, rapana shell, babylon shell, Judd's scallop shell, a knobbly starfish and conches too. Even a beautiful cone shell and most in the 2 to 3 inch size bracket!
All these for under a tenner? We don't think it can be beaten on the internet and some of these shells are for sale on other websites for £5 each - so go on, you know it makes sense! Having these tastefully arranged in a group is a great way to display seahsells. It's a special Dorset Gifts Special and very much while stocks last!
£9.95 for a 10 shell pack
£18 for 2
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Longspine
Murex Indivia |

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Ever popular
longspine murex sea shells are quite often colourful but
our murex indivia shells are just as renowned for their
ornate structure and spiney body which does make them prickly
to touch - still, that should keep them from disappearing
too frequently from your decorative seashell display. We
think these longspine murex individias display best with pearlised
trochas and white pointer starfish as the black and white
body of these shells works with neutral colours for seashell
decor. So if you are thinking of decorating with seashells
this shell should be on your list.
9 to 10 cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Turbo Silvermouth DG4143S - 5 to 8 cms |


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These Turbo
Silvermouth shells are the pearlised versions of our other
turbo shells so silvery in colour and with that swirl our turbo
shells all seem to have. We also have these Turbo silvermouth shells in larger sizes,
but the 5 to 8 cms are the most popular for ocean themed
decor and work nicely in displays with our pearlised trochas.
If ordering in quantity please email us for a price quotation.
Please note that with all our seashells, colourings and
shapes will vary as they are, of course, a natural product.
These turbo silvermouth shells however are fairly regular in style
and appearance. A popular one for wedding decor again this
year.
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Green Turbo Silvermouth - 5 cms |

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These green turbo silvermouth shells are Introduced
in memory of my great Auntie Mavis who had a four piece
bathroom suite this colour installed in her ground floor
flat in Shepherd's Bush in the mid 1970s. Oh, green turbo silvermpouth shells are also requested
by several nautical wedding planners as this particular
sea green is sought after and we must say, these mixed with Pearlized Turbo
Silvermouth create beautiful seaside decor/seashell display.
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Lambis
Scorpius |


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Lambis Scorpius
is the common name for these attractive shapely conch shells.
They are a beautiful species of large sea snail and are
more delicate and pointed than other conch shells, with
each finger looking quite like a scorpion's tail. These
Lambis Scrorpius shells are certainly one of our favourites and
we like to display these alongside our knobbly starfish.
The Lambis Scrorpius shells that we sell are a rich orangey brown with darker colouring around
the lip of the shell.
10 to 14 cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Polished Red Abalone 2 to 4 inches - DG 4072 |



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We have a limited supply of these absolute beauties and they come to our customers at a fantastic price. They are lightly polished, mainly red with a hint of pink and light polishing. The overall effect is stunning and these replace our kamatscha red abalones. These polished red abalone shells are defintely a winner and the photos do not do them justice! Just £1.50 each or 10 for £14.
£1.95 each
£16 for 10
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Mitre
Shells 4 to 5 inches - QT 4026 |


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These brightly
coloured and vibrant orange mitre shells are actually named
after the peaked pointed hats worn by members of the clergy.
They live and feed in warm shallow seas. Our Mitre Shells are larger
than most you see on the internet and the orange square pattern
make this a "must have" addition to any collection.
Please e-mail for bulk discounts.
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Turbo Pethoratus - DG4068 |

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These turbo
pethoratus shells have a very slight green hue but come mainly
in brown and measure at 1 to 2 inches. These small Turbo Pethoratus shells
look great arranged in a decorative grouping.
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Banded Turbo Pethoratus - DG4068b |

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Banded Turbo
Pethoratus make for a very pretty banded small shell
with quite lovely colours at 2 to 3 inches
£2.95 each
£25 for 10
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Banded
Frog Mussel - DG4373 |



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We've just
voted this Banded Frog Mussel our best new seashell this year! It's a great
looking seashell polished but also leaving
the natural black and white colours in stripes. Recommended!!
8 to 10 cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Firebrand
Murex DG749 - 3 to 4 inches (8 to 9 cms) |

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These Firebrand Murexes are nicely sized.
It's always worth checking the size of our seashells (and
the quality) when comparing us with our pretenders. We
aim to sell at an equivalent price but a larger size -
please let us know if we are failing. Our firebrand murex
are pointed at both ends so stand very nicely and have
subtle lined shades of brown as their camoflauged colour
of choice. Interesting fact - they have the capacity to
drill through other seashells in pursuit of dinner. Thei
favourite place for a Firebrand Murex shell to hang out is near coral reefs in South
East Asian seas.
£1.50 each
£13 for 10
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Knobbly Starfish -
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Of all the starfish we sell these Knobbly Starfish are the ones that our
customers pick up, look at, feel the texture of and talk to one another about. Personally, we prefer
the tiger starfish and the pointer starfish but there's something about knobbly star fish that captures the imagination
of the public and it's probably not just the name! Yep, they have knobbles and are a rustic ocean like
colour - they've got the octopus in them we suppose. Defintely an interesting and beautiful sea creature
but be quick as stock often runs low.
The knobbly bits are natural and do sometimes break and only occasionally will
a knobbly starfish have all knobbles intact... the pictures are a fair representation of the state
of knobbliness you as our customer should expect in return for your money!
£2.95 each
£25 for 10
Please e-mail or phone for bulk purchases
OUT OF STOCK

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Unpolished
Natural Abalone - DGS1211 |

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These unpolished natural abalone shells are the colour of the sea on the outer shell and pearlised
in the middle - a customer made the most beautiful shell mirror displaying the
inner shell around the border and we've seen these used in shell wreaths before. The unpolished natural abalone is another contender where the options for use are endless!
Minimum 2 inches
£0.80 each
£2.95 for 5
£25 for 50

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Codakia Tigerina - DGS109 |

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These Codakia Tigerina seashells measure approximately 3 inches across and with their coral coloured
back are characterised by the pink edge they have around the inner lip - we like
them!! These Codakia Tigerina shells are plentiful in the Indian Ocean and we source ours from Thailand
and the Philippines - a colourful addition to all shell collections.
3
inches minimum
£0.80 each
£2.95 for 5
£25 for 50

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Oliva Annulata - DGS0425 |
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This beautiful Philippine species of sea snail does in fact come from the family
olividae (olives) - they do of course vary in colour and pattern but
our images are a very fair reflection. We recently saw a wonderful necklace
made of these oliva annulata shells - please note that none of our shells are drilled and we do not
drill for customers but we do have mobiles which have been predrilled
so please enquire if your wish is for pre drilled seashells.
Approx 4 cms (1.5 inches)
£0.99 each
£8 for 10
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Cut Mexican Trocha 8 to 10 cms - DG4065COL |
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These Cut Mexican Trocha shells are also known as Astrea
Undosa and are from Mexican waters. Nothing to do with Andrea Undosa, who I dated in my youth but both from Mexico. Beautifully
cut and these really fit in to a size between small and large seashells as good specimens can be up to 10 cms. Unusual
but popular with our customers and delicately coloured.
Available in pink and green. £6.99 each
£12 for 2
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Banded Turbo Pica 5 to 8 cms - DG4149BA |
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The Banded Turbo Pica shells look good alongside
the turbo samarticus but we recommend these as stand alone
due to their unique beauty. Just one of thesebanded turbo pica shells is a present
that will not be forgotten and cherished forever. Not your
average cockle!!!
£3.99 each
£7 for 2
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Conus Figulinus |

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We think these conus figulinus sea shells have striking
markings and they are also known as fig cones, to be found in the Indian Ocean mainly in the area from
Madagscar to Tanzania. Don't be fooled by the beautiful natural design of the Conus Figulinus shells, the family of snails that
would reside within one of these cones is predatory, venemous and probably not on Facebook.
When alive in the sea it's worth admiring their interesting striped designs from greyish brown to chestnut
but pick one up and it'll probably sting you. We have several other types of unusual cones in store
at any given time, if you'd like to mix some of these with other cone shells it's always worth emailing
us as we may be able to recommend other types that would compliment our fig cones.
6 to 8 cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Melon Shell or Indian
Volute - DGSH61 |


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Melon Shells or Indian Volutes are mostly from South East
Asia and are often collected for food by local fishermen, although these sea shells do also produce
pearls. The fishermen will use these large melon seashells for bailing water from their boats too.
The Melon Shells can be very large shells and the colourings are striking ranging from pale orange to a light yellow
in parts, with the contrasting brown markings. These certainly stand out in any shell collection or
display.
24 cms
£24.95 each
£40 for 2
These Melon Shells are also available at 15 to 18 cms size
£5.99 each
£10 for 2
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Murex Haustellum |

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These unique lovely coloured delicate Murex Haustellum sea shells are from
the family of murcidae and the long spike growing away from the base almost looks like a tail. Murex
Haustellum make a great addition to interesting shell displays. They always attract a lot of attention
when we have these shells for sale in our shop. We have other beautiful murex shells to buy alongside
this slightly less easy to find variety.
Minimum 8cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Murex Negrispinosis |


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The Murex Negrispinosis seashell is another shell from our collection of murex shells and these
do have some similarities to the aptly named venus comb shell. Perhaps the spines would have been
used for similar purposes - to keep unfriendly sea creatures away and stop them sinking deep in to
the mud at the bottom of the sea! Beautiful additions to shell collections and displays and for use
as white shell decorations for weddings.
Minimum 8 cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Cloth of Gold Cone
Shell |

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Cloth of Gold Cone shells are also known as textile cones,
and when down in the deep blue seas of warm tropical waters are one of the most dangerous sea shells
to handle. They can do to us what crocodiles and hammerhead sharks get more press for doing and will
make one of these a talking point in your shell collection or display. The female textile cone lays
several hundred eggs at a time so this is another interesting fact worth mentioning to admirers! These cloth of gold shells, despite their deadly reputation when alive, are popular
as wedding seashell decorations.
Minimim 7 cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10
OUT OF STOCK

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Map Cowrie Shell |

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The image shows the base and back of our charming map
cowrie shells. A relative of the ubiquitous shell of our childhood - the tiger cowrie, if you have
a map cowrie shell, you've got something a little different and these shells with a map-like design
on their top are fascinating to look at. The top of the shell has a wonderful caramel brown colour
and we
think they look good displayed grouped with bases and backs showing - go on, take ten of our map cowries
for an unique nautical display or a beach themed wedding!
Minimim 6.5 cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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3 x Blue Pointer Starfish min. 8 cms - DG4019B |

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Three blue pointer starfish with a minimum length of 8 cms. These are great for craftwork or seashell collections.
£2.95 for 3 items

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3 x Pink Pointer Starfish min. 8 cms - DG4019R |

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Pretty pink/red pointer starfish and measuring a minimum of 8 cms - great to mix with our blue, green and white pointer starfish.
£2.95 for 3 items

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3 x Green Pointer Starfish min. 8 cms - DG4019G |

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Three green pointer starfish with a minimum length of 8 cms. These are great for craftwork or seashell collections or mixed with other colored starfish.
£2.95 for 3 items

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Pointer Starfish |


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A very special price on pointer starfish at minimum 8 cms. For sale while stocks last.
Available in Blue (DGBLUE) or Pink (DGPINK).
£1.95 for four starfish
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Pointer
or Finger Starfish |




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Minimum 7 inches
Our pointer starfish can be purchased if required in an assortment of colours. We often
use these as part of our window display and most bulk purchases are for nautical or shell themed weddings.
Super little gifts which look great anywhere in the home too. Larger sizes available with best prices
by request. We aim to not be beaten on prices for our shells and starfish and will attempt to beat any
price comparisons submitted to us. Please e mail for bulk purchases.
These pointer or finger starfish are popular as beach themed wedding decorations.
Available in Blue, White or Red
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

Smaller Pointer Starfish
We also have pointer starfish available in a smaller size - minimum 5 inches.
£1.95 each
£15 for 10
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Tiger Starfish 10 to
15 cms - QT4111 |



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Light, brightly coloured compact and hardy with an interesting
shape - one of our Top 10 pick up lines in the shop, these jungle star fish as they are also known are great for weddings,
collecting, craft shows or beach decor themed rooms, hanging in nets or even your office desk ... these Tiger Starfish
fit in anywhere! Please e-mail or phone for bulk purchases
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Egg Cowrie Shells |


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Our egg cowrie
shells are from the same family as the tiger cowries but
clearly very white with some colouring inside the lip.
The neutral colour makes these egg cowrie shells a favourite
of "grown
ups" whilst the tiger cowries on this same page are
generally purchased by and for little people in our shops.
These cowrie seashells are great as wedding white shell favours and
we recommend them mixed and displayed with pearlized trocas.
Popular as wedding seashell decorations.
7 to 9 cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Bonnet
Shell - DG8728 |

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These unusual
Bonnet Shells are smaller seashells and are light to hold and have a beautiful
uniform pattern on the exterior.
5 cms in diameter.
£1.99 each
£3 for 2
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Orange Spider Conch
- DGSH71 |

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As the name implies these orange spider conchs are a little
more orange around the lip than our other small conchs and they have an interesting look to them from
both sides as illustrated in our picture.
13 to 14 cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Carved Marlin Spike
Sea Shell |


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These beautiful carved and polished auger Indo Pacific
shells are one of our favourites and are striking in their appearance. We sell these polished at a great
price and they retain a natural appearance due to their sandy tigery colour and wonderful shape. These
are very popular with our corporate clients but several grouped together in a glass jar or as a window
display will create a striking shell decoration in the most "beachy" or contemporary home.
Also great table decorations for a sea shell themed wedding.
8 to 13 cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Tonna Allium Sea Shells
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We're always surprised how beautiful these devils of the
sea look in any seashell display. If you made the mistake of shrinking to several inches in height
and swimming past one deep in Indo Pacific waters the chances are a marine snail of inferior size
to you would emerge from the pretty brown lined shell and eat you for breakfast. Having said that,
these tonna allium shells are stunning with soft brown and cream lines which make for an excellent
shell decoration in beach decor themed rooms.
8 to 10 centimetres
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Murex
Shell 8 to 10 cm ( 3 to 4 ins) |

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The popularity of these shallow water murex shells can
probably be found in the fact that they're twisty turny shells with lots of interesting shape to them
and can be displayed pink lip up, pink lip down or on just about any of their sides as the brushed
brown on white looks as pretty as the pink open lip of the shell. Lovely additions to shell collections
for both inside and outside your home and they look great grouped with pectin scallops in a shell
decoration. The Romans used these murex shells 2000 years ago to produce a purple blue indigo dye
which was secreted from the glands inside the shell. They are abundant along the west coast of Africa
to this very day and can also to be found on European Atlantic shores. Please e-mail or call to buy
shells at bulk prices.
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Saddle Shell Wind
Chime |


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Exclusive to Dorset Gifts
These purple saddle shells are unique and very unusual. Importantly, when a light
wind is blowing the sound they make is quite beautiful. Three together creates a calming seaside
sound and pleasant look. These have five large purple saddle shells and a nylon thread connecting them all
with a simple loop at the top for hanging.
Minimum 30cms long from top to bottom.

£2.99 each
£7.50 for 3
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Harpa Shells - DG039 |

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Part of the family Harpidae, these harpa sea shells with rich shades of caramel to brown can be found in the Indian and Pacific oceans. A great addition to any shell collection.
Approximately 7 cms
£2.50 each
£25 for 10

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Sputnik
Sea Urchin 5 to 8 cms |

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We call these our "designer" shells, because
a lot of interior designers like to buy these sputnik sea urchins in bulk. They're bobbly and bubbly
and there's nothing else out there quite like them, but please note that these sputnik sea urchins
have a very fragile shell so are probably best out of the reach of younger members of the household.
A tube foot or gill would once have extended out of each of the small holes you can see in the picture.
The raised tubercles would have supported a spine. You can therefore show these to your friends and
have the opportunity to use the word "tubercle"
which is clearly one of the lesser used but most beautiful in the English Language. Grouped together
these beautiful sputnik sea urchins create a wonderful effect. You're staring in to the eyes of the
natural world! On a tastier note, still very much considered a delicacy on dining tables from Sumatra
to Zanzibar! If you are fond of beach decor, these are an ideal addition to your room or as wedding
sea shell decorations. Please e-mail or call to buy seashells at bulk prices.
Popular as beach themed wedding decorations.
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

Also available in the smaller size of 4 to 6 cms
£1.45 each
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Alfonso Sea Urchin DG927 - 3 to 4 inches |

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Ladies and Gentlemen, from the deep seas of the North
Australian Coast and eastwards towards Asia, we bring you Alfonso sea urchins. They vary a little
in colour from the pale sea green in the images to a lightish more Thames Estuary brown! We individually
wrap these very delicate urchins which on average only weigh 20 grammes but closer to 150 grammes when
carefully wrapped. If you want your Alfonso sea urchins green just put a note in the Special Requests box at checkout.
They say no two of these are exactly the same.
£2.99 each
£5 for 2
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Sand
Dollars |

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Sand dollars,
washed up on the shore and bleached by the sun - perhaps
they do look like American dollars but they are in fact
a form of squashed sea urchin that wanders along the ocean
floor face down eating all in its path - and is a relation
of the sea cucumber and starfish. Sorry to have dispelled
any myths regarding these sand dollars being silver coins lost by mermaids.
Oh, and the interesting pattern on them, that's their feet!
If you want to buy decorative sand dollars then these are
great for nautically themed events.
Approximately 4cms in diameter
£0.50 each
£4.50 for 10
£8.00 for 20
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Tigerina
Mussels - polished 7 to 8cms |

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These Tigerina Mussels are another striking shell with good weight behind them and polished
tigerina mussel clam shells aren't too easy to source, so if you do require a larger quantity please
email
info@dorsetgifts.com first so we can give you a definite
dispatch date. These are quite beautiful shells and as with all our shell products come to you from
sustainable and renewable sources. They make pretty wedding shell decorations.
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Carved Pearlized Trochas |

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Spiral pearlized trochas have been carved to create this
unique spirally effect - worth a couple of these in amongst other trocha shells to compare their versitality!
These carved pearlised trochas are great as wedding shell decorations.
5 to 6 cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Marble Cone - Conus
Marmoreus 8-10 cms - QT4010 |


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Sometimes referred to as just "cones" these
polished intricately patterned marble cone shells are probably the most popular and collectible in
the shop. Marble Cone shells or Conus Marmoreus if you want to be posh, look especially good in small clusters anywhere around the home. Please e-mail or call
to buy shells at bulk prices
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Lambis Chiragra -
Spider Conch 5 to 6 ins |

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The Lambis
Chiragra is an Indo Pacific shallow water shell with fingerlike
projections and pretty markings. These spider conch shells are a species
of large sea snail and perfect in fishnet displays or as
house decorations. Please e-mail for
bulk price.
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Turbo Sarmaticus 7-8cms
- QT4080 |


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Probably our prettiest and most delicate shell. These
turbo sarmaticus have been copper dyed and polished to perfection to enhance the beautiful colours
of these natural shells. Lovely against oak, mahogany or other dark woods, these turbo sarmaticus shells make a striking display. Please e-mail for
bulk buying discount.
£5.95 each
£25 for 5
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Mini Cowries - minimum
3 cms |

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We have good
stock levels of these unusual mini cowries although still
a minimum of 3 centimetres in length and they have a slight
polish to them. The question is, do they look best with
lip facing down or lip visible and facing up? We think
scattered in both positions so we can see just how delicate
and beautiful these lovely little mini cowries are. These shells can added
to our pick and mix selection.
£2.95 for 5
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Brown Heart Cockle
- DG4056 - 8 to 10 cms |


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These brown heart cockle shells are quite heavy and found in sheltered sandy beaches
and shallow tropical waters of the Western Pacific. You are buying a whole cockle but they can of course
easily open as shown to separate the two interesting shapes of the heart. The reddish brown colours
make this cockle shell an easy one to mix with lighter seashells displayed on this page.
£4 each
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Medium
Brown Cockles - DG8822 |

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Back by
popular demand are our medium brown cockle shells sourced from
all over the world including the British Isles - measuring
2 to 3 cms and unpaired.
£2 for 20
£4 for 50
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Sea
Urchin Wands - DG8599 |

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Sourced from
the Phillipines - has anyone seen these sea urchin wands in action? Our
UK equivalent are razor clams and you can see them by taking
a packet of salt down to any seaside estuary on the coast
when the tide is out. You know those little
dots on the sand? Drop a little salt down them and if
you're very patient and a little lucky, a razor clam may
pop it's head up - then you have to be quick! Our sea urchin
wands are 5 to 7 cms and come in beautiful colours!
£2.95 for 10
£5 for 20
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Shell Basket with Starfish
6ins - KT4052 |

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Much larger than the usual shell baskets seen on the internet
and with an interesting collection of African and Asian shells. We do have smaller and larger sizes
although the 8 inch shell baskets represent the best value for money.
£7.99 each
£20 for 3
Please e-mail for bulk purchases
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Large bag of polished shells |



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Our larger sea shell bags of colourful beach shells and polished shells come with bigger shells than the smaller 350 grammes unpolished shell bags below. They weigh approximately 700 grammes and contain about twenty different and interesting varities of shell which are of a size that we could sell individually in the shop. They will include polished trochas, scallops, snails, murexes and cowries and represent great value showing lots of colours. A couple of shell bags will create a great shell display or theme for the home. A good way to buy an interesting variety of attractive shells. We have a picture here of the shells inside and outside the bag provided. There are about 20 shells in each bag measuring on average 7cms and most of them are polished having been sourced in the Philippine Islands.
£9.95 each
£18 for 2
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Net Shell Bag 350g
(15137) |

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Excellent roped shell bags weighing 350 grammes. An interesting
selection of beach shells. Please email us for special rates
when considering bulk purchases of these shell bags.
£3.99 each
£7 for 2
£10 for 3
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Pink
Sea Urchins |


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I did have
a very well dressed lady pick one of these up in the shop
and ask me if it was a street urchin. Well... almost, and
why are they called urchins, which is another name for
hedgehog? It's quite confusing so we've grouped all our
street urchins (or shall we call them Dorset guttersnipes?)
together to make it easier for the well dressed lady and
you, our internet late night shoppers. These pink sea urchins
are very pretty in a light shade of pink with a minimum size of 4 cms diameter.
Pink sea urchins do look fetching in small groups and mixed with our
sputnik sea uchins. Bubblewrap will outweigh the urchin!
Popular as beach themed wedding decorations.
£0.99 each
£8 for 10
£14 for 20
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Heart Cockle Shell
Garland |



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Our heart cockle shell garlands are always in demand and
are approximately 25cms across and 18 cms in height. They are made of hundreds of beautiful small heart
cockle shells so what better shape to work towards than that of a heart? These are popular as a decorative
line in pairs and sought after as wedding seashell themed party decorations too. They come complete
with a small hanging attachment at the top. Please email info@dorsetgifts.com
if requiring more than six for a bulk purchase price.
£20 each
£35 for 2
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Heart Cockle Balls - DGHB |

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Fine heart
cockle balls for sale and 4 inches in diameter - a bit
bigger than a tennis ball or the size of an impressive
orange and great sea themed decor, ever popular as wedding
table decorations - they roll quite nicely!
£5.99 each
£10 for 2
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Terebra Shell Decorative Shell Ball - DGL4210 |
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These are stunning and comprise of at least 20 terebra seashells with complimenting nassa type seashells mixed in for effect. The overall colour is a blend of caramel and these could make a centre piece in a seashell collection. The terebra shell, commonly called a screw shell, are often used for shell crafting and are popular with designers. These measure 5 inches in diameter - approx. 12.5 cms. Occasionally some of the terebras will have a blunt end but not visible enough to affect their super look.
£5.95 each
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Barnacles |



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...blistering but beautiful.
If you've ever walked by the sea near piers, boats or rocks you're sure to have been near barnacles.
They're small shell fish which glue themselves to rocks, ships and even whales and wait for their meal
to swim past. Barnacles live in shallow and tidal waters and are related to crabs and lobsters. They're not
a boat's best friend as barnacles can damage the structure of a boat as well as reduce a ship's speed
by 50% once they have formed a crust upon its hull. But apart from all this, we think these purple barnacles
are beautiful and they measure a minimum of 4 inches in height, depth and width. Extremely delicate
in this form, they could break a little in transit but should come to you in one piece at the minimum
size stated and if a barnacle or two is dislodged it should not affect the overall visual appeal. A
great nautical decoration and centrepiece around other shells.
All barnacles are different but we will try to send you an item that reflects as closely
as possible, the type shown in the images.
Minimum 4 inches high, wide and deep.
£8.99 each
£16 for 2
£23 for 3
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Mitre Regina Seashells - DGSH106 |


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These small mitre regina seashells have absolutely stunning colours and are often used as craft shell decoration as well as stand alone display. Please note that they are very small but strong shells - our picture of them in the murky but sunny waters of Poole Harbour do make them look larger than life, but they're small shells in a big harbour measuring between 5 and 5.5 cms. These mitre regina shells probably have the most beautiful colourings you will find of any sea shell in our opinion (which doesn't count for much!)
5 to 5.5cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Spondylus Chinensis
- DG098 |

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These beautiful spondylus sea shells for sale are sought
after by collectors and we are often low on stock levels. Neolithic people (the ones that nearly looked
like us but had hairier arms about 5000 years ago) were making bangles from these for fun but we'd
probably consider them a bit thorny and spiky for our wrists these days. Some of these spondylus chinensis seashells will
open down the middle and create 2 shells or even one open shell and although we sell them as unopened
pairs, you could split some of them and double your money. Great value, beautiful colours.
7 to 9 cms
£2.95 each
£25 for 10

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Saddle
Shell |

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These beautiful
saddle shells from the Philippines take their name from
their shape although we've never seen a purple saddle,
not at Hickstead anyway but perhaps they have them in the
Philippines where these originate from. The saddle shells are nicely
sized at 3 to 4 inches and a great seller for craft work
or interesting cover in a shell display - not commonly
found but definitely one for the collection.
£0.99 each
£2.95 for 4
£25 for 40

Sets of 4 are available in Pick
'n Mix
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Wood and Rivershell
Dish - DG7401S - min 12 cms |


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These are a great idea as the river shells have been encased
to make them sit flat on a surface. We do sell a lot of abalones
for use as bathroom sea shell soap dishes and they fit this purpose, but the rivershell dish can make
life easier for the cleaner and designer with its flat bottom! The rivershell within has been pearlised.
Lots of uses for this polisheed shell bowl for the interior designer! A contemporary bathroom gift
with its place in the living room or kitchen too.
Min 12 cms across
£9.99 each
£17 for 2
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Judd's Scallop Shells |



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Beautiful purple colours abound in our unpaired Judd's
scallop shells - by unpaired we mean that they do not have two scallop sides as illustrated in our
pectin scallops, but these really are the shells to mix in with larger shell displays and supplies
are limited at this price. The Judd's Scallop Shell is our preferred shell scattered amongst mini purple clams (see Craft
Shells page).
4.5 to 7 cms
35p each
£3 for 10
£15 for 50
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Ornamental Carrier Seashell - DGCARR |

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Aptly named carrier shells ornamenting their dwellings and measuring approx. 5 cms across with stones, other shells and even sponges attached to their shell. All joining the party! Renowned for their beauty and usually found in and around the Philippines (Western Pacific). Those being “carried” provide a defence for the carrier shell and contribute to a unique and exquisite sculpture. From the family Xenophoridae. We try to exhibit as many seashells as possible in our shop so if you are in striking distance of London or the West Country, our little bricks and mortar shop is full to the rafters and worth a visit. We also try to respond to text messages within a couple of hours on 07711247762.
£1.95 each
3 for £3.95
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Zodiac Cowrie Shell - DG4009Q
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These tiger cowrie seashells with carved zodiac signs are approximately 8 cms in length and we have them in all signs of the zodiac. They make pretty and attractive gifts.
£2.95 each OUT OF STOCK

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Distortio Seashells x 3 - DGSO181 |

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LIMITED OFFER
Caramel coloured extremely pretty smaller seashells looking super in small collections and measuring just under 6 cms - can be displayed upwards, downwards or sideways and these almost look like mini frog shells - charming colours and from the Phillipines - when choosing smaller seashells in our shop on Poole Quay children mostly pick one of these!
£1.95 for 3
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Antique Terebra Aerolate - DGS06021 |
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These Antique Terebra Aerolate shells come in at approximately 4 inches (10 cms) some a little smaller and some larger. These are unlikely to be sourced in your average seashell shop and are similar to screw shells but with an almost cream colour and yellow-orange spots running down to a point at the end - rather beautiful.
£3.50 each
£7 for 2
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Seashell and Gemstone Pick 'n Mix
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10 shells or gemstones for £25
Have a look at the items, decide which ones you want then enter the number of items required against their name and click on the 'Add to Basket' button below.
THE DISCOUNT WILL ONLY APPLY IF YOU ADD AT LEAST 10 PICK 'N MIX ITEMS FROM THE LIST BELOW TO THE ORDER IN ONE GO.
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