Vintage Staghorn & Cup Coral Sculpture- 17"
This is a beautiful selection of a Vintage Staghorn Coral. These corals feature long slender branches with a smooth appearance. Often times these corals are called antler/staghorn corals due to the long, slender, antler-like appearance.This is a relatively fast growing coral found in shallow reefs. This is a beautiful selection of Vintage Cup Coral with small suction style indentions throughout the front of the piece. Commonly called cup coral or sometimes known as a yellow scroll coral, it is called that due to its unique shape.
**Meticulously created out of vintage coral clusters into larger display pieces/sculptures**
Scientific Name: TURBINARIA RENIFORMIS
Scientific Name: Acropora Robusta (AKA Acropora Nobilis)
Each coral is unique! Here are some interesting features about this particular coral-
~Has a cut base that allows it to sit beautifully on its own
~ Is a beautiful off-white color
~ Medium size is perfect for additions to a mantle, aquarium or even a beautiful centerpiece for a party
~ Can be displayed from different angles
~Branching a beautiful
~ We estimate this coral was collected in the 1960s
Dimensions are: 17" L x 15" W x 11"H
Decorating with Sea Shells and Vintage and/or coral is a very HOT Designer Trend. Coastal Styles never go out of season, and even if you don't live by the shoreline- you can display simple small elements of its beauty in any home style. I'm amazed at the amounts of beautiful sea life featured in top decorating magazines, even if it's not a Coastal Trend magazine, most photos contain some type of sea life feature in each photo! From a large shell on a shelf, to an entire room filled with the sea treasures!We hope you display this coral with pride, coral is a precious resource, and now being treated like costly gems. We DO NOT support, nor sell, any New Specimens. WE ONLY SELL VINTAGE CORAL, and hope you will only buy the same