Fake Shells
Fake shells exist since shell collecting exists. However, for several centuries, they were rare. They reappeared in quantity in the shell world recently. This is typical in the world of collectors in periods where demand is high and supply short. You must be prepared when you buy such shells. In some cases, and especially for newcomers, they are occasionally very hard to dismantle. Currently, there are 186 fake shells shown here.
As a specialized collectors company, we do not approve fakes, but we now have to live with the phenomenon. In the meantime we have formed two specialised experts in our company, who can advise you in case of doubts. When consulting them, do not shoot the messenger. Thanks. Contact [email protected] in case you have problems with one or another shell on this level.
Cypraea tigris
Heating caused this splendid orange spot.
Cypraea tigris
A classic, the pattern is obtained by heating.
Cypraea tigris
The extended theeth form. Polishing for days.
Cypraea tigris
A fake albino.
Cypraea tigris
Painted and plastified: a perfect yellow item.
Cypraea tigris
the dorsal line is fake. Repainted and plastified.
Cypraea tigris
Fake spots, obtained by heating.
Cypraea tigris
Fake spots, obtained by heating.
Cypraea tigris
Fake spots, obtained by heating.
Cypraea tigris
Painted and plastified.
Cypraea tigris
Painted and plastified.
Cypraea tigris
This color was obtained by heating.
Cypraea tigris
Painted and plastified.
Cypraea tigris
Painted and plastified.
Cypraea tigris pardalis
Polishing puts this tiger among the very strange forms.
Cypraea tigris pardalis
The mantle line has been cut out artificially.
Darioconus aulicus
Collected dead and repolished.
Dendroconus buxeus
Upper part of the shell polished and smoothed.
Drupa ricinus
By heating the yellow was removed. The real thing exists.
Entemnotrochus rumphii
Out of a top shell, the young rumphii.