Gastropodes

Age: Jurassic, Middle Lias;Locality: Monte Casale (Garda mountains), Casale-Brento chain, Trentino, ItalySize: approx. 1cmThe colors in the product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons. Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive a specimen of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Gastropod. Age: Upper Miocene, Middle Tortonian;Locality: Enzersfeld, district of Korneuburg, AustriaSize: approx. 2-3 cmThe photos are a reference, you will receive a specimen of equivalent quality.The colors in the pictures may differ slightly from the original due to technical reasons.

This shell comes from a basalt quarry, which is a natural monument today. Nowadays, collecting is no longer allowed there. The gastropod was originally part of an old collection - take advantage of this unique opportunity to acquire a rare specimen!Large parts of southern Styria were covered by a tropical shallow sea during the Miocene. A volcanic eruption, which covered the sea floor with a thick layer of basalt, preserved snails, shells and other material. During work in the quarry, the clay marl layer beneath the basalt was excavated and revealed a number of fossils. Around 100 different species were found.Age: Miocene, Badenian, Upper Lagenide Zone;Locality: Weitendorf basalt quarry, Styria, AustriaSize: approx. 2,5 x 2 x 1,5 cmColors on pictures may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Isolated shell of the species Aporrhais alata, the current name of this snail.Age: Neogene, Miocene;Locality: Baden near Vienna, AustriaSize: approx. 2 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive one specimen of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Gastropod Athleta rarispina with additional snail from a historical site which is a natural monument today. Collecting is now prohibited there.The specimen offered here comes from an old private collection - take this unique opportunity and acquire it!In the Miocene, large parts of southern Styria were covered by a tropical shallow sea. A volcanic eruption, which covered the sea floor with a thick layer of basalt, preserved snails, shells and other material. During work in the quarry, the clay marl layer beneath the basalt was excavated, where fossil snails, mussels and other fossils were discovered. Around 100 different species were identified.Age: Miocene, Badenian, Upper Lagenide Zone;Locality: Weitendorf basalt quarry, Styria, AustriaSize of Athleta: approx. 4 x 2.5 x 2.8 cmColors on pictures may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Gastropod.Age: MioceneLocality: Woltrop, near Bersenbrück, GermanySize: approx. 2-3 cmA copy of the old label can be enclosed on request, please note this in the comment field when ordering.The photos are a reference, you will receive a specimen of equivalent quality.The colors in the pictures may differ slightly from the original due to technical reasons.

Isolated snail of the species Bathytoma jugleriIt used to be called Epalxis (Bathytoma) cataphracta, but according to new findings, it is now Bathytoma jugleri. Age: Miocene, Tortonian;Locality: Bad Vöslau near Vienna, AustriaSize: approx. 3-4 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive a piece of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Small mud snails from France.Age: Tertiary, Eocene, Lutetian (47-41 million years)Locality: Tardenois, Départment Aisne, FranceSize: 2-3 cmColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Age: Lower Devonian, Emsian, Wiltz beds (approx. 407-394 years old);Locality: Daleiden, Eifel district Bitburg-Prüm, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanySize: approx. 2 cmThe colors on the product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.The pictures are for reference only, you will receive a specimen of comparable quality with your purchase.

Isolated shell of the gastropod Buccinum labiatum resp. Editharus labiatus (Sowerby, 1823).Age: Eocene, Headon Series;Location: Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight, England, Great BritainSize: approx. 1 - 2 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive a piece of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Isolated shell of the species Buccinum rosthorni (M. Hörnes, 1852).Age: Neogene, Miocene;Locality: Enzesfeld in the Vienna Basin, AustriaSize: 2 cmColors on the pictures may differ from the colors of the originals due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only. When purchasing, you will receive a piece of equivalent quality.

Isolated shell of the species Cancellaria (Bivetiella) cancellata (Linnaeus, 1767).Age: Neogene, Upper Miocene, Tortonian;Locality: Bad Vöslau, Vienna Basin, AustriaSize: approx. 1.5-2 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive one specimen of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Gastropod Cerithium (Serratocerithium) labiatum (DESHAYES, 1833)Age: Eocene;Locality: Paris Basin, FranceSize: approx. 2-3 cmPrice per piece.Photos are for reference only, you will receive a specimen of equivalent quality.Colors on photos may differ from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Gastropod.Age: Upper Miocene, Tortonian;Locality: Meadows near Sopron, Western Transdanubia region, HungarySize: approx. 2 cmColors on the pictures may differ from the colors of the originals due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only. When purchasing, you will receive a piece of equivalent quality.

Snail of the genus Certithium.Age: Middle Eocene, Bartonian;Location: Roncà, Venetia, ItalySize: approx. 14 cm x 10,5 cm x 7 cmThe colours on the pictures may slightly differ from the original specimen.

Specimen with Clathrospira elliptica. The Specimen stands by its own.Age: Middle OrdovicianLocality: Öland, Gotland, SwedenSize: approx. 7 x 4 x 5 cmDue to technical reasons, colors on photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen.

Isolated shell of the gastropod Cochlespira (Cythara) marthae.Age: Neogene, Upper Miocene, Tortonian;Locality: Bad Vöslau, AustriaSize: approx. 2-2.5 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive a piece of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Isolated shell of the gastropod Columbella rustica (C. Linnaeus, 1758). Age: Upper Pliocene, Piacenzian;Locality: Modena, ItalySize: approx. 2-3 cmColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, when purchasing you will receive a specimen of equivalent quality.

Gastropod Conus (Conolithus) antidiluvianus (BRUGUIÈRE, 1792).Age: MioceneLocality: Woltrop, near Bersenbrück, GermanySize: approx. 3 cmA copy of the old label can be enclosed on request, please note this in the comments field when ordering.The photos are a reference, you will receive a specimen of equivalent quality.The colors in the pictures may differ slightly from the original due to technical reasons.

Gastropod.Age: Upper Miocene, Middle Tortonian;Locality: Gainfarn, Bad Vöslau, AustriaSize: approx. 2-3 cmThe photos are a reference, you will receive a specimen of equivalent quality.The colors in the pictures may differ slightly from the original due to technical reasons.

A specimen of a recent snail! Conus aulicus, also known as the court cone snail. A unique and rare specimen, which is particularly popular due to the color of its shell.Location: Sulu Archipelago, Indo-Pacific Size: 12 x 4 cmAge: RecentThe colours on the pictures may be slightely different than the original. 

With potential for follow-up preparation.Age: Middle Silurian;Locality: Dudley, West Midlands, England, UKSize: approx. 5 x 4 x 2 cmColors in product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

Age: Middle DevonianLocality: Sötenich, Euskirchen district, Eifel, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanySize: 5 x 3.5 cmColors in product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

Steinheim Basin gastropods, Gyraulus (Gyralus) trochiformis (Stahl, 1824), are considered to be one of the best examples of evolution and adaptation to environment, as their development can be followed in real time on the horizons of lake sediments.You will receive a collector's box with four mounted snails in the corresponding stages, together with explanatory cards.Age: Miocene; Locality: Steinheim Basin, Steinheim am Albuch, district of Heidenheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanySize: 4.5 x 3 x 2 cm Colors in the pictures may differ from the colors of the originals due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only. When purchasing, you will receive a piece of equivalent quality.

Isolated shell of the species Nassa (Arcularia) schönni.Age: Neogene, Upper Miocene, Tortonian;Locality: Bad Vöslau, Vienna Basin, Lower AustriaSize: 1.5 cmColors on the pictures may differ from the colors of the originals due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only. When purchasing, you will receive a piece of equivalent quality.

Isolated snail of the species Pyrgospira aenone.Age: Neogene, Upper Miocene, Tortonian;Locality: Lapugy, Transylvania, RomaniaSize: approx. 2-3 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive a piece of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Typical steinkern of a snail. Surface somewhat affected by sun, sand and wind.Age: UnknownLocality: LibyaSize: 9x 7 x 7 cmColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Age: Upper Miocene, Tortonian;Locality: Baden near Vienna, Vienna Basin, AustriaSize: 2.5 cmColors on the pictures may differ from the colors of the originals due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only. When purchasing, you will receive a piece of equivalent quality.

Steinkern of a plane-spiral, loosely coiled sea snail.In addition to some burrows and shell remains of smaller molluscs, dendrites can also be seen.Age: Ordovician;Locality:  Wykoff, Fillmore County, Minnesota, USASize: 6.5 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Nice shell of the marine gastropod Macrochilina arculata.Age: Middle Devonian;Locality: Lindlar-Linde, Oberbergischer Kreis, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanySize: 4,7 x 3,5 cmThe colors on the product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

Age: Upper Eocene, Bartonian;Locality: Roncà, Province of Verona, Veneto region, ItalySize: 4.5 x 3.5 x 3 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Age: Upper Pliocene, Reuverton layers;Locality: Frechen open-cast mine, Hambach, northern Ville, Rhenish mining district, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanySize: 4 x 4.5 x 1.5 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

Age: Upper Pliocene, Reuverton layers;Locality: Frechen open-cast mine, Hambach, northern Ville, Rhenish mining district, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanySize: 7 x 6,5 x 4 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

GastropodAge: Upper Miocene, Middle Tortonian;Locality: Enzersfeld, AustriaSize: approx. 2-3 cmThe photos are a reference, you will receive a specimen of equivalent quality.The colors in the pictures may differ slightly from the original due to technical reasons.

GastropodWith slight color preservation!Age: Pliocene, Diestian;Locality: Antwerp, Flanders, BelgiumSize: approx. 3-4 cmThe photos are a reference, you will receive one specimen of equivalent quality.The colors in the pictures may differ slightly from the original due to technical reasons.

Isolated shell of the species Neritopsis moniliformis (Grateloup, 1832).Age: Neogene, Miocene;Locality: Lăpugiu (formerly: Lapugy), Transylvania, RomaniaSize: 1.5 - 2 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive one specimen of equivalent quality with your purchase.

This shell comes from a basalt quarry, which is a natural monument today. Nowadays, collecting is no longer allowed there. The gastropod was originally part of an old collection - take advantage of this unique opportunity to acquire a rare specimen!Large parts of southern Styria were covered by a tropical shallow sea during the Miocene. A volcanic eruption, which covered the sea floor with a thick layer of basalt, preserved snails, shells and other material. During work in the quarry, the clay marl layer beneath the basalt was excavated and revealed a number of fossils. Around 100 different species were found.Age: Miocene, Badenian, Upper Lagenide Zone;Locality: Weitendorf basalt quarry, Styria, AustriaSize: approx. 2 x 2 x 1,5 cmColors on pictures may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Age: Lower Devonian, Lower Emsian;Locality: Oberstadtfeld, Daun, District Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanySize: approx. 6 x 5 x 4 cmColors on photos may differ slightly from those of the original piece due to technical reasons.

Isolated shell of Pleurotoma brevirostrum.Age: Upper Pliocene, Piacenzian;Locality: Fossetta, Modena, ItalySize: approx. 2-3 cmColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, when purchasing you will receive a specimen of equivalent quality.

Age: Lower Jurassic, SinemurianLocality: Donaueschingen, Baden-Württemberg, GermanySize: 5.5 x 5 x 3 cmThe color on pictures can differ from the original for technical reasons.

Pleurotomaria münsteri was a widespread genus of marine snails in the Upper Middle Jurassic period. It belongs to the Pleurotomariidae family.Age: Upper Middle Jurassic, Middle Callovian;Locality: Ryazan Oblast, Central Russia.Size: approx. 2.5 x 2 cm.The colors of the pictures can slightly differ from the original colors for technical reasons.

Protoma cathedralis quadricincta.Age: Lower Miocene, Aquitanian;Location: Thalberggraben, Traunstein district, Bavaria, GermanySize of specimen: approx. 10 x 6.5 x 3 cmLength of tower snail: 4.5 - 5 cmThis specimen is from a collection of Dr. h.c. Otto Hölzl (1897-1977), he was a miner and palaeontologist. His interest began underground and he soon became a recognised expert on molluscs from the Bavarian Molasse. He received his honorary doctorate from the University of Munich.Colors on pictures may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Isolated shell of the species Rissoina pusilla (Brocchi, 1814).Age: Neogene, Upper Miocene;Locality: Steinabrunn, Großmugl parish, AustriaSize: 0.5 - 1 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive one specimen of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Age: Neogene, Upper Eocene, Lutetian;Locality: Lausen near Liestal, Canton Basel-Landschaft, SwitzerlandSize: approx. 7 x 6 x 3 cmThe colors of pictures can slightly differ from the original colors due to technical reasons.

A little surprise is included, as each specimen contains different snails - you always receive a unique piece.The specimens are self-standing and very decorative, some with bluish color preservation.Age: Quaternary; Locality: Florida, USASize of snails: 3-10 cm; matrix: approx. 5 x 6 x 10 cmOur pictures are for reference only, you will receive a piece of comparable quality with your purchase.Colors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

Snail in volcanic ash.Age: Middle Eocene, Bartonian;Location: Roncà, Venetia, ItalySize: ca. 7,5 cm x 4,5 cm x 4 cmThe colours on the pictures may slightly differ from the original specimen.

The genus Theodoxus (Montfort ,1810) belongs to the family of nerites.Isolated shells with distinct color preservation.Age: Lower Oligocene, Lattdorfian;Locality: Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight, England, Great BritainSize: approx. 0.5 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive a piece of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Isolated shell of the gastropod Tornatellaea simulata (Solander, 1766).Age: Eocene, Bartonian, London Clay;Locality: Cliffs near Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, England, Great BritainSize: approx. 1 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive a piece of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Age: Upper Miocene, Tortonian;Locality: Gainfarn, Bad Vöslau, AustriaSize: approx. 2 cmColors on the pictures may differ from the colors of the originals due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only. When purchasing, you will receive a piece of equivalent quality.

Handpiece with snails cut into one halve.Age: Upper Cretaceous, Gosau Group; Location: Abtenau, Salzburg, AustriaSize: 11 x 5,6 x 3 cmThe colors on photos may differ slightly from the original due to technical reasons.

Bisected sea snail, cut on one side.Age: Upper Cretaceous, Gosau Group; Locality: Abtenau, Hallein district, Salzburg, AustriaSize of the shell: 6.5 x 5 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Beautifully preserved snail of the genus Turricula dimidiata from the Tertiary of the Vienna Basin. The long siphonal canal enabled the animal to better chemoreception (sense of taste), and thus functioned similarly to parts of our nose.Age: TertiaryLocality: Vienna Basin, AustriaSize: approx. 2 cm Supplied in a black collector's box.Colors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.All our pictures are for reference only. You will receive a specimen of comparable quality with your purchase.

Isolated shell of the species Turris rotata.Age: Neogene, Upper Miocene;Locality: Sooß, Baden district, AustriaSize: 1 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive one specimen of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Gastropod. Age: Upper Miocene, Middle Tortonian;Locality: Gainfarn, Bad Vöslau, AustriaSize: approx. 5 cmThe photos are a reference, you will receive a specimen of equivalent quality.The colors in the pictures may differ slightly from the original due to technical reasons.

Age: Upper Eocene, Bartonian;Locality: Roncà, province of Verona, Veneto region, ItalySize: approx. 2-3 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive a copy of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Age: Upper Eocene;Locality: Roncà, Veneto, ItalySize: approx. 4 cmThe photo serves as a reference. You will receive one specimen of comparable quality.The colors in the pictures may differ slightly from the original specimen due to technical reasons.

Beautiful extinct marine gastropod, preserved in three dimensions and quite large.Velates snails are a fascinating example of marine biodiversity.Age: Lower Eocene, Cuisium;Locality: Cuise-la-Motte, Département Oise, Hauts-de-France region, northern FranceSize: 6 x 6.5 x 3 cmColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen for technical reasons.

Small, finely sculpted snail shells of the genus Voluta.Age: Upper Eocene, Bartonian;Locality: Cliffs near Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire, England, Great BritainSize: 1 - 1.5 cmColors on product photos may differ slightly from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our pictures are for reference only, you will receive a piece of equivalent quality with your purchase.

Spiked volute from France. The shells still have a porcelain luster.Age: Tertiary, Eocene, Lutetian (47-41 million years old)Locality: Damery, Département Marne, Grand Est region, FranceSize: 3-4 cmColors on product photos may differ from those of the original specimen due to technical reasons.Our photos are for reference only. You will receive a specimen of equivalent quality with your purchase.