{"product_id":"large-33cm-genuine-horseshoe-crab-specimen-natural-history-cabinet-of-curiosities","title":"Large 33cm Genuine Horseshoe Crab Specimen – Natural History Cabinet of Curiosities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine Horseshoe Crab Natural History Specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating genuine dried horseshoe crab specimen, ideal for a cabinet of curiosities, natural-history collection or unusual nautical\/oddities display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen displays the distinctive rounded armoured carapace, serrated margins and characteristic long pointed tail (telson) for which horseshoe crabs are so recognisable. The natural brown\/golden colouring has developed an attractive aged patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen has clearly had a life before becoming a display piece and shows various areas of age-related damage and deterioration, including a prominent split\/crack through the carapace and losses to the underside. Please study all photographs carefully as these form an important part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Used vintage\/natural-history specimen with damage and losses commensurate with age and its fragile nature. Not suitable for handling by children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully unusual piece for collectors of zoological specimens, natural history, taxidermy, curiosities and cabinet-of-curiosities displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sold as a natural-history specimen\/display item. Species and exact age unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33 cm from the front of the carapace to the tip of the tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15.5 cm at its widest point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly impressive-sized specimen, making an excellent centrepiece for a cabinet of curiosities or natural-history display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56739300868436,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/5246\/3700\/files\/IMG_6496.jpg?v=1786218025","url":"https:\/\/drodditiescabinetofcuriosities.co.uk\/products\/large-33cm-genuine-horseshoe-crab-specimen-natural-history-cabinet-of-curiosities","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}