3D model of a porcelain ink jar from the collection of Karl Uetz. Karl Uetz (1914–1998), Prof. h.c., was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the private ...

3D model of a bookend depicting a snail from the collection of Karl Uetz. Karl Uetz (1914–1998), Prof. h.c., was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and mussel shells, the ...

3D model of a tobacco box made from a real cone snail shell from the collection of Karl Uetz. Karl Uetz (1914–1998), Prof. h.c., was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to thousands of snail and ...

3D model of the figurine “Schneckenreiter” made out of porcelain in the Jugendstil style from the collection of Karl Uetz. Karl Uetz (1914–1998), Prof. h.c., was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In ...

3D model of the ceramic figurine “Schneckenreiter” from the period of Art Noveau which is part of the Uetz collection. Karl Uetz (1914–1998) was a private collector and owner of a large mollusc collection. In addition to ...

3D model of the ceramic figurine “Snailmail” from the period of Art Noveau (Jugendstil) which is part of the Uetz collection. It shows a small, winged fairy sitting on a land snail, holding her legs close to her body. A green stamp ...

3D model of the ceramic figurine “Little putto” from the period of Art Noveau (Jugendstil) which is part of the Uetz collection. This ceramic figure shows a little cherub sitting on a land snail and playing the guitar. The snail ...

3D model of the porcelain figurine “Schneckenreiter” from the period of Art Noveau (Jugendstil) which is part of the Uetz collection. This ceramic figure shows a little cherub riding on a landsnail holding on to the snails ...

3D model of a snail-shaped candle which is part of the Uetz collection. This candle was a smoking accessories designed as a landsnail and is made of wax. The label on the base contains the following information: Made in Italy. The ...

3D model of a tobacco box which is part of the Uetz collection. This tobacco box or snuff tin is made from a genuine cowry snail. The shell was framed in silver and could be opened. The box was made around 1720 for a captain. Cowrie ...

3D model of a pipe bowl that is made from a murex snail shell which is part of the Uetz collection. The Ramose Murex, whose scientific name is Chicoreus ramosus, is one of the largest snails in the family Muricidae. It is a widespread ...

3D model of a pipe bowl that is made from a turban snail shell which is part of the Uetz collection. This is a South African turban shell – its scientific name is Turbo sarmaticus. As the common name suggests, this species is found ...

3D model of a pipe bowl that was carved from wood which is part of the Uetz collection. This pipe bowl is carved from wood and contains mother-of-pearl inlays and was made in the early 19th century. The mother-of-pearl inlays are a ...

3D model of brass candlestick that is part of the Uetz collection. The brass candlestick depicts a horseman on a dromedary holding a stylised palm tree with a candle holder. The body of the dromedary is made from the shell of a tiger ...

3D model of a crown conch shell cameo, that is part of the Uetz collection. This cameo on the shell of a crown conch (Volegalea sp.) depicts an elephant and birds. A cameo is a relief-like illustration in which the motif stands out ...

3D model of a boomerang covered in shells, that is part of the Uetz collection. This boomerang is covered with marine snails and mussel shells and is for decorative purposes only. Historically, boomerangs were used as hunting weapons, ...

3D model of a wooden tray with mother-of-pearl inlays, that is part of the Uetz collection. The art of inserting pieces of mother-of-pearl into wooden objects has a long tradition. To do this, the innermost parts of the shell – ...

3D model of a snail paperweight that is made from a turbo snail shell and is part of the Uetz collection. The shell of the silvermouth snail (Turbo argyrostomus) is sanded and polished to reveal the mother-of-pearl layer.

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